Improper maintenance likely reason behind Air India aircraft engine fire: DGCA

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An Air India aircraft made an emergency landing after an engine fire. Preliminary investigations by the DGCA point to improper maintenance. Nuts were reportedly not tightened enough after a nozzle replacement, leading to a fuel leak and fire. The DGCA has ordered checks on all planes with replaced nozzles. This incident raises concerns about maintenance lapses.