India, Oct. 23 -- A Patna-bound SpiceJet aircraft returned to Delhi on Thursday morning due to a technical issue. The SpiceJet flight, SG 497, was operated using a Boeing 737 aircraft.

In a statement, the airline said the aircraft landed safely and passengers were deboarded normally. Details about the number of passengers in the flight were not revealed.

"On October 23, 2025 SpiceJet flight SG 497 operating from Delhi to Patna returned back to Delhi after take off due to a technical issue... an alternate aircraft was arranged to accommodate the passengers, which is now enroute to Patna," the airline said.

An alternate aircraft was arranged to accommodate the passengers, which is now enroute to Patna, said the SpiceJet aircraft.

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