IndiGo Delhi-Patna flight aborts landing: Go-around executed after unstable approach; passengers safe
The Airbus A320 aircraft, operating as flight 6E 2482 with 173 passengers on board, landed safely on its second attempt, ANI sources confirmed.
A source familiar with the incident clarified that the maneuver was part of standard aviation safety protocols. 'It was a normal and safe maneuver. The pilot opted for the go-around to ensure a stable landing approach,' the source said.
Go-arounds are common in aviation when weather or operational factors compromise a stable landing.
No technical malfunction or emergency was reported.
This incident comes just a week after another IndiGo flight, 6E 5009 from Patna to Delhi, returned mid-air to Patna following a bird strike on July 9. That aircraft was grounded for maintenance checks, and the flight was cancelled. Passengers were offered a full refund or alternative arrangements, according to the airline.
'Safety and security of our customers and crew remain our topmost priority,' IndiGo said in a statement.
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