Hyderabad-bound GoAir flight returns to Delhi due to 'suspected technical glitch'

An A320 GoAir neo aircraft was hit by a ‘suspected technical glitch’ following which it returned to Delhi on Friday, the airline said. The Hyderabad-bound flight - G8 423, with 90 passengers on board, returned to the national capital and made a normal landing.

While the carrier did not mention exact reasons, A320 neos powered by Pratt & Whitney engines have been facing engine problems.

The airline stated suspected technical glitch in a statement.

"After normal landing, the passengers were accommodated in another aircraft through ramp to ramp transfer. Post inspection and investigation, the aircraft has been declared serviceable and operational," it said.

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The plane had departed at 0720 hours and returned due to technical reasons as advised by ATC (Air Traffic Controller), said an airport official.