A Delhi-bound SpiceJet aircraft on Sunday was forced to make an emergency landing at the Bihta Airforce Station in Patna after there were reports of a fire inside the plane.

The flight was returned to Patna airport after locals noticed a fire in the aircraft and informed district and airport officials, Patna DM Chandrashekhar Singh said, ANI reported.

“All 185 passengers safely deboarded. The reason is technical glitch, engineering team analysing further…,” he added.

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Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that the flight returned to Patna after a bird hit and one engine shuts in the air, all on-board passengers safe.

More details are awaited.

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