Engine alert halts IndiGo flight take-off in A'bad
The ATR 72-600 turboprop, operating as Flight 6E 7966, had completed taxiing and was lined up for its scheduled 11am take-off when the cockpit alert triggered a precautionary return to the parking bay.
All 70 passengers and crew deplaned safely. The aircraft was also scheduled to fly onward to Nagpur later in the day, but both legs were cancelled.
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"A technical snag indication was noticed just before take-off… The aircraft will undergo necessary checks and maintenance before resuming operations," IndiGo said in a statement.
DGCA is investigating the episode, which comes amid intensified oversight following the June 12 crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad.
According to officials, there was no threat to passenger safety and that standard protocol was followed. "We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers… As always, safety of our customers and crew remains the top priority at IndiGo," the airline said. Passengers were offered refreshments, alternative bookings on upcoming flights, or full refunds.
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Ahmedabad/New Delhi: A Diu-bound IndiGo flight was grounded Wednesday morning after pilots spotted an "engine one flameout warning" while preparing to depart from Ahmedabad, officials said. The ATR 72-600 turboprop, operating as Flight 6E 7966, had completed taxiing and was lined up for its scheduled 11am take-off when the cockpit alert triggered a precautionary return to the parking bay. All 70 passengers and crew deplaned safely. The aircraft was also scheduled to fly onward to Nagpur later in the day, but both legs were cancelled. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad "A technical snag indication was noticed just before take-off… The aircraft will undergo necessary checks and maintenance before resuming operations," IndiGo said in a statement. DGCA is investigating the episode, which comes amid intensified oversight following the June 12 crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad. According to officials, there was no threat to passenger safety and that standard protocol was followed. "We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers… As always, safety of our customers and crew remains the top priority at IndiGo," the airline said. Passengers were offered refreshments, alternative bookings on upcoming flights, or full refunds.
