Plane Mechanical Failure

Airlines have been under extra scrutiny since last year, initially because of several mechanical failures mid-air, and more recently due to the crew's handling of unruly passengers.

An Air India flight that had apparently developed a hydraulic failure, caught fire during landing at the Delhi airport this evening. Sources said the aircraft in question - the Airbus 320 -- was acquired in 1994 and is more than 21 years old.

Airlines have been under extra scrutiny since last year, initially because of several mechanical failures mid-air, and more recently due to the crew's handling of unruly passengers.

An Air India flight that had apparently developed a hydraulic failure, caught fire during landing at the Delhi airport this evening. Sources said the aircraft in question - the Airbus 320 -- was acquired in 1994 and is more than 21 years old.