Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Air India Flight Returns to Mumbai After Burning Smell
A plane flying from Mumbai to Chennai had to turn back because those on board smelled something burning.
The pilot decided to go back to Mumbai, and the plane landed safely.
The airline found another plane for the passengers to continue their trip, and ground staff helped them.
Air India flight AI639, Mumbai to Chennai, returned to Mumbai due to a burning smell.
The incident happened on Friday, June 27, 2025.
The flight landed safely back in Mumbai.
An aircraft change was arranged for passengers.
Ground staff assisted passengers to minimize inconvenience.
- Who
- Air India flight AI639
- What
- Air India flight AI639 returned to Mumbai due to a burning smell.
- When
- Friday, June 27, 2025
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- A burning smell was detected in the cabin.
- Airline
- Air India
- Flight Number
- AI639
- Origin
- Mumbai
- Destination
- Chennai
- Incident
- Burning smell in cabin
- Action
- Precautionary return to Mumbai
Sources
Air India flight to Bangkok delayed over 5 hours at Mumbai airport after ‘hay found stuck in wing’
Air India Flight Returns To Mumbai After Burning Smell Detected In Cabin Midair
Burning Smell In Cabin, Air India Flight Returns To Mumbai, Lands Safely: Report
Air India flight to Chennai returned to Mumbai due to burning smell inside cabin on Friday night
Chennai-bound AI flight returns to Mumbai due to 'burning smell' in cabin
Chennai-bound Air India flight returns to Mumbai after 'burning smell' detected - Telegraph India
