IAF aircraft lands at Bhopal’s Raja Bhoj airport due to engine malfunction

New Delhi, March 18 : A twin-engine Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft on Monday made a precautionary landing at Bhopal’s Raja Bhoj International Airport after suffering an engine malfunction, an official said.

“Following an in-flight indication of engine malfunction, an IAF Avro aircraft had carried out a precautionary landing at the Bhopal civil airport.

Further analysis revealed the need for an engine change on-site," an IAF official said.

According to the official, the on-ground assistance was provided by the IAF and Indian Army technicians.

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