Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Plane Engine at Chennai Airport, Aircraft Lands Safely

A recent incident involving a cargo flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai has drawn attention due to initial reports of an engine fire during landing. However, the Chennai Airport authorities have since clarified that the event was not a major fire but rather a minor smoke incident in the aircraft’s fourth engine as it landed on Tuesday.

On the reports of the alleged major fire incident at Chennai Airport involving a cargo aircraft, Airport Authority of India, Chennai Airport tweets “It is hereby stated that there was no major fire in the engine while landing. There was a minor spark and smoke in the engine,… pic.twitter.com/LMiQ0CKnbk

— ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2025

The cargo aircraft was approaching Chennai International Airport when the pilots noticed smoke emanating from one of the engines. They promptly alerted airport officials while maintaining control of the flight. There was no emergency landing declared, and the pilots successfully brought the plane down safely without any injuries to the crew or airport personnel.

Airport fire tenders were on standby and quickly responded to the situation, ensuring that the smoke did not escalate into a serious fire. Their swift action, along with the pilots’ preparedness, contained the situation effectively. The authorities have reassured the public that the aircraft and airport operations remained safe and normal throughout the incident.

An official investigation has been launched to ascertain the cause of the smoke, and the findings are awaited. The airport also reiterated its commitment to maintaining high safety standards and preparedness to manage any such unforeseen events efficiently.

This incident underscores the importance of vigilance and readiness in aviation safety protocols, particularly in busy airports like Chennai. It also highlights the capability of trained pilots and emergency teams to handle potential emergencies calmly and professionally.

Passengers and the aviation community can take comfort in the fact that no harm resulted from the minor smoke occurrence and that Chennai International Airport remains vigilant in upholding aviation safety.

This story is developing as more information becomes available.

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