A private passenger aircraft, en route from Chennai to Kochi, was forced to return to Chennai due to an unexpected mechanical malfunction. The flight, carrying 84 passengers and 6 crew members, had taken off at 6:30 am. Once the problem was identified, the pilot quickly contacted air traffic control and was instructed to return to Chennai. The plane touched down safely at 7:15 am without any injuries. Passengers were safely escorted from the plane and accommodated in the terminal. Engineers are working to resolve the issue, and the flight will depart once repairs are complete. An investigation into the failure is underway. The event caused a noticeable disruption at the airport.
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