NEW DELHI: An Etihad Airways flight carrying approximately 280 passengers from Chennai to Abu Dhabi was cancelled on Tuesday after a fire was detected on the aircraft's left wing during take-off preparations.
Incident Details
Airport officials reported that the aircraft was preparing for departure when the pilots noticed the fire and immediately halted the process. All passengers were safely disembarked, and no injuries were reported, officials added.
Fire Brought Under Control Quickly
According to news agency PTI, fire service personnel rushed to the scene and quickly extinguished the blaze on the aircraft's wing. Authorities confirmed that the incident was handled without any casualties or damage to passengers, following which the flight was cancelled.
Investigation Pending
Officials have not yet disclosed the cause of the fire or whether an investigation has been launched into the incident. Further details are awaited as aviation authorities review the situation.
