'Routine safety move': IndiGo flight from Delhi performs 'go-around' in Patna; lands safely on second attempt
Flight 6E 2482, carrying 173 passengers, did not land on its first approach as it was deemed "unstable" by the pilot.
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The aircraft then executed the go-around— a standard safety procedure— and landed safely on its second attempt.
'This was a routine safety move. The pilot chose to go around to ensure a stable and safe landing approach,' a source told news agency PTI.
Go-arounds are typically undertaken when conditions during the landing approach fall short of safety or stability standards. Factors like poor weather or other operational concerns can prompt such decisions.
In a separate incident earlier this month, IndiGo flight 6E 5009, also from Patna to Delhi, had to return mid-journey on July 9 due to a bird strike. An airline spokesperson had confirmed that the aircraft returned to Patna as a precautionary measure.
"The flight was cancelled for the day to allow for necessary inspection and maintenance," the spokesperson said. Passengers were offered refreshments, full refunds, or alternative travel arrangements.
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