Air India plane catches fire following landing in Delhi airport; all passengers safely evacuated
In an unexpected incident, Air India flight AI 315, which had arrived from Hong Kong, experienced a fire in its auxiliary power unit (APU) on July 22, 2025, at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The fire broke out shortly after the aircraft had landed and parked at the gate, during passenger disembarkation.
Fortunately, all passengers and crew disembarked safely without any reported injuries. The APU, a component located in the tail section of the aircraft, automatically shut down as designed when the fire occurred. The airport authorities confirmed that the fire was quickly brought under control.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. The aircraft, which is now operated by Vistara Airlines (following a merger with Air India), has been grounded pending a detailed technical examination. Air India has informed the aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which is expected to conduct an independent inquiry into the incident.
Indian news agencies reported on the incident, highlighting the swift action taken by the airport authorities and the safety of all passengers and crew. The DGCA's investigation is ongoing, and no definitive findings or causes have been publicly announced so far.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety protocols in the aviation industry. Air India and the DGCA are working diligently to determine the cause of the fire and ensure the safety of all passengers and crew in the future.
[1] Indian news agencies report on the incident involving Air India flight AI 315 at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on July 22, 2025. [2] The incident involved Air India flight AI 315, which had arrived from Hong Kong. [3] The incident occurred at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on July 22, 2025. [4] The fire was in the auxiliary power unit (APU) of Air India flight AI 315. [5] The APU, a component located in the aircraft's tail section, shut down automatically. [6] The incident did not result in any reported injuries to passengers or crew. [7] The incident occurred after the plane had landed and passengers were deboarding at the gate. [8] The aircraft involved in the incident, Air India flight AI 315, is now operated by Vistara Airlines (now merged with Air India).
[1] The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been informed about the incident involving Air India flight AI 315 at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.[2] Finance experts are closely watching the impact of the grounding of Air India flight AI 315 on the transportation industry.[3] This accident has raised concerns about the safety of aviation, prompting the industry to review fire safety protocols in aircraft auxiliary power units (APUs).
