Air India Express flight shuts engine at 36,000 ft after oil pressure enters danger zone; lands overweight in Cochin
The crew reportedly detected the technical snag 50 minutes after take-off. Following standard safety procedures, the crew conducted a FORDEC assessment.
Air India Express flight IX 415, flying from Cochin to Abu Dhabi, had to make an emergency return landing at Cochin International Airport on May 24, 2024. The Boeing 737 was at 36,000 feet when the pilot and co-pilot noticed the oil quantity rapidly decreasing, causing the oil pressure to enter a dangerous zone. The crew followed standard procedures, conducting a FORDEC assessment and decided to abort the route to Abu Dhabi and return to Cochin.
Despite landing with one engine operational, the aircraft touched down safely, and all passengers and crew disembarked without injury.
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