GoAir Ahmedabad-Bengaluru flight catches 'small' fire during take off, passengers safe

An Ahmedab-Bengaluru bound GoAir flight's- G8 802 engine caught a 'small' fire at Ahmedab airport on Tuesday morning. However, fire was immediately doused and all passengers have been reported to be safe. In a statement, GoAir said, " right engine of GoAir Ahmedab to Bengaluru flight suspected to have suffered from foreign object dam (FOD) while on take-off roll. suspected FOD resulted in a small fire that has been doused. All passengers and crew are safe." 

According to airline, emergency evacuation was necessary. airlines furr issued a statement saying FOD has been confirmed due to a 'bird hit'. aircraft has been towed off runway and is currently being inspected, stated airlines. 

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GoAir arranges alternate aircraft

After passengers and crew were safely deplaned, airlines arranged an alternate aircraft to accommodate passengers. In its statement released on Twitter, GoAir said, " revised departure for Ahmedab is scheduled 13.30 local time due to Bengaluru runway closure till 15:00 hrs. All passengers are being provided with assistance and refreshments." 

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