Air India Flight AI174 Makes Precautionary Landing in Mongolia Due to Technical Issue
On November 2, Air India flight AI174 from San Francisco to Delhi via Kolkata made a precautionary landing at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, after the flight crew suspected a technical issue. The Boeing 777 aircraft landed safely with all passengers and crew reported safe. The aircraft is undergoing technical checks, and Air India is working to support passengers and resume their journey as soon as possible.
Air India flight AI174, operating from San Francisco to Delhi with a stopover in Kolkata, was diverted to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on November 2 after the flight crew suspected a technical issue during the mid-air phase of the journey. The Boeing 777 aircraft, carrying approximately 225 passengers, landed safely without incident, and all passengers and crew are reported safe. The airline described the landing as precautionary, not an emergency, and emphasized that passenger and crew safety remains a top priority. Currently, the plane is undergoing thorough technical inspections by deployed engineers while passengers receive assistance and refreshments at the Ulaanbaatar airport. Air India is coordinating with partners to help passengers continue their travel to Delhi at the earliest opportunity. If the technical issue is resolved and regulatory clearance is granted, the same aircraft will carry passengers to Delhi; otherwise, alternative arrangements will be made. This incident occurs amid operational challenges for Air India, including extended flight schedules due to airspace closures over Pakistan.
