A SpiceJet flight from New Delhi to Leh had to return to Delhi due to a technical glitch shortly after take-off on Tuesday (February 24). About 150 passengers on board the plane were evacuated safely and no injuries were reported.
According to airline officials, one of the engines on the Boeing 737 aircraft, which was operating as flight SG121, indicated a problem during flight. As a precautionary measure, the pilots decided to abort the flight and the plane landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. During this time, ‘full emergency’ was declared at Delhi Airport.
An airline spokesperson told PTI that the plane was brought back due to a technical glitch. “The aircraft landed safely and all passengers were disembarked normally,” the statement said. The airline said the aircraft was being inspected and alternative arrangements were being made for the passengers.
According to sources, the problem was related to a malfunction in the second engine of the plane. Since Leh is a high altitude airport and has challenging terrain and weather, it is considered extremely important for the aircraft to be fully technically capable on this route.
Amidst this development, another important development related to the aviation sector has also come to light. The Supreme Court has rejected the review petitions filed by the Customs Department. The department had sought retrospective implementation of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) on aircraft and aircraft parts brought to India after being repaired abroad. This decision is being considered as a relief for companies like InterGlobe Aviation and SpiceJet.
A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and KV Vishwanathan said that after reviewing the petitions and related documents, they did not find any clear error in their earlier decision or sufficient ground for reconsideration, hence the petitions are dismissed. Earlier in July also, the apex court had rejected the department’s appeal. The court had then remarked that if the 2017 notification did not include IGST, it could not be applied retrospectively through the 2021 amendment.
At present, the investigation into the technical reasons related to the SpiceJet flight is going on and alternative arrangements are being made available to the passengers for their onward journey.
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