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India Today
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Turbulence-hit flight was guided till landing after Pak denied airspace: Air Force
The turbulence-hit IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar, carrying over 220 passengers, including Members of Parliament, was guided to a safe landing by Indian Air Force authorities on May 21, after it was denied emergency access to Pakistani airspace while navigating a severe hailstorm, Indian Air Force sources told India Today flight, 6E-2142, encountered heavy turbulence mid-air and sustained visible damage to its nose (radome) due to a sudden change in weather across North India on Wednesday response, the pilot requested a brief overflight through Pakistani airspace to avoid the rough weather. However, the request was rejected by Lahore Air Traffic Control. Indian Air Force sources confirmed the denial was in line with a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) — A0220/25 — issued by Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority, which prohibits Indian-registered civilian and military aircraft from entering Pakistani restriction, in place until May 23 midnight, is factored into standard route planning by Indian Area Control promptly advised the IndiGo crew in accordance with the NOTAM and initiated coordination with Delhi Area Control. The crew was also provided with Lahore control frequencies in case clearance could be secured for a weather-related diversion, sources Pakistani clearance refused, the flight altered its course towards Srinagar. From there, the Indian Air Force provided real-time assistance, including control vectors and groundspeed updates, to guide the aircraft through adverse conditions and ensure a safe mid-air emergency was declared on the flight after it was pummelled by a hailstorm while approaching Srinagar. The pilot alerted Air Traffic Control and managed a safe landing at 6:30 passengers and crew members were evacuated safely. However, the aircraft sustained significant damage to its nose, enough for the airline to declare it 'Aircraft on Ground' (AOG), grounding it for urgent Trinamool Congress leaders-Derek O'Brien, Nadimul Haque, Sagarika Ghose, Manas Bhunia, and Mamata Thakur-were on board the Watch
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
To avoid hailstorm, IndiGo Delhi-Srinagar flight requested IAF, Lahore ATC for route deviation, both denied: Pilots tell DGCA
The Airbus A321neo aircraft operating the flight with over 220 people on board had hit a severe hailstorm on its way to Srinagar from Delhi on Wednesday, which led to a turbulent few minutes for those on board The pilots of the IndiGo Delhi-Srinagar flight that hit severe turbulence and hailstorm on Wednesday had requested the Indian Air Force Northern Control for deviation towards the India-Pakistan international border to avoid inclement weather, and later contacted the Lahore air traffic control (ATC) to briefly enter Pakistani airspace – currently a no-go zone for Indian aircraft – to bypass the storm. Both these requests were denied, and the flight crew decided to go through the inclement weather and continue the journey to Srinagar, according to the pilots' statement to India's aviation safety regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which is investigating the incident. Emails to the Indian Air Force and the Ministry of Defence seeking their comments on the matter did not elicit a response. 'While cruising at FL360 (36,000 feet), aircraft entered hailstorm and severe turbulence near Pathankot. As per crew statement, they requested Northern control (IAF) for deviation towards left (International Border) due to weather on the route, however it was not approved. Later crew contacted Lahore to enter into their airspace to avoid the weather but the same was refused too. Crew initially attempted to return back but as they were close to the thunderstorm cloud, they decided to penetrate the weather. Subsequently, they encountered hailstorm and severe turbulence. Crew chose to continue at same heading to exit the weather by the shortest route towards Srinagar (sic),' the DGCA said on Friday. In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, as diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan deteriorated, Pakistan on April 24 shut its airspace to Indian aircraft and Indian airlines for at least a month, banning them from overflying its airspace. In the case of the IndiGo Delhi-Srinagar flight, Lahore ATC did not allow the use of its airspace despite the urgent weather situation that the aircraft was grappling with in view of the airspace closure. Just saw some scary turbulence visuals of the Indigo Delhi-Srinagar flight and came across this pic tweeted by @sidhant , saw TMC RS MP Nadimul Haque, on checking realised their entire delegation headed to Poonch was indeed on the flight. Glad to hear that all the passengers and… — Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) May 21, 2025 The Airbus A321neo aircraft operating the flight, 6E 2142, with over 220 people on board had hit a severe hailstorm on its way to Srinagar from Delhi, which led to a turbulent few minutes for those on board. The pilots successfully navigated the storm by flying manually amid wide speed variations and rapid altitude changes, and landed safely at Srinagar airport. While no one on board the aircraft suffered any injury, the aircraft's nose, which houses the radome, suffered visible significant damage. The radome is an aerodynamic weatherproof fairing that protects the plane's radar antenna. It is manufactured with materials that allow transmission and reception of the radar radio waves with minimal interference. According to the pilots' statement to the aviation safety regulator, the aircraft sounded various technical warnings while navigating the thunderstorm. These included warnings of 'angle of attack fault, alternate law protection lost, and backup speed scale unreliable'. 'Due to updraft and down draft encountered by the aircraft, the autopilot tripped and aircraft speed had wide variations. As a result, maximum operating speed/maximum operating mach (VMO/MMO) warnings and repeated stall warnings were triggered. During this period, the aircraft rate of descent reached 8500 fpm (feet per minute). Crew flew the aircraft manually till they exited the hailstorm,' the DGCA said based on the crew's statement. After carrying out all checklist actions, the crew declared 'PAN-PAN' to Srinagar ATC and requested for radar vectors and made a safe landing, the regulator added. PAN-PAN or a PAN call – short for 'possible assistance needed' – is used to communicate an urgent situation, which might require assistance, but is not a life-threatening emergency. Radar vectors are specific navigational headings provided by ATCs to aircraft to guide them along the desired flight path. 'IndiGo flight 6E 2142 from Delhi to Srinagar on May 21 navigated a sudden hailstorm and landed safely at Srinagar International Airport. All customers were attended to upon landing and no injuries were reported. The aircraft is currently undergoing necessary inspection and maintenance in Srinagar and will resume operations once all clearances have been secured. We sincerely thank our customers for their cooperation in ensuring the safe completion of this flight. As always, the safety of our customers and crew remains our highest priority,' IndiGo said in a statement on Thursday night.
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo flight: Pakistan rejected pilot's request to use airspace to avoid turbulence
'An IndiGo pilot operating the Delhi-Srinagar flight, which encountered a sudden hailstorm on Wednesday (May 21, 2025), initially sought Lahore Air Traffic Control's permission to briefly use the Pakistan airspace to avoid the turbulence, but the request was rejected,' sources said on Thursday (May 22, 2025). 'The incident of flight 6E 2142 encountering severe turbulence is being probed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA),' the sources said. The flight, carrying more than 220 people, including Trinamool Congress MPs encountered a sudden hailstorm and the pilot reported the 'emergency' to air traffic control at Srinagar airport. The flight had landed safely on Wednesday (May 21, 2025). When the aircraft was overflying Amritsar, the pilot noticed turbulence and sought Lahore Air Traffic Control's (ATC) permission to take a deviation through the Pakistan airspace on Wednesday (May 21, 2025). 'The request was made in order to avoid the turbulence, but it was rejected by the Lahore ATC,' the sources told PTI. 'As a result, the aircraft operated on the original flight path, where it encountered severe turbulence,' they added. In the wake of tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed at least 26 people, Pakistan airspace is closed for Indian carriers. India has also shut its airspace for Pakistan airlines. In a statement on Thursday (May 22, 2025), IndiGo said its flight 6E 2142 from Delhi to Srinagar on May 21, 2025, navigated a sudden hailstorm and landed safely at Srinagar International Airport. "All customers were attended to upon landing and no injuries were reported. The aircraft is currently undergoing necessary inspection and maintenance in Srinagar and will resume operations once all clearances have been secured," the airline said. A five-member delegation of Trinamool Congress comprising Derek O'Brien, Nadimul Haque, Sagarika Ghose, Manas Bhunia, and Mamata Thakur was on the flight. "It was a near-death experience. I thought my life was over. People were screaming, praying and panicking," Ms. Ghose said on Wednesday (May 21, 2025). "Hats off to the pilot who brought us through that. When we landed, we saw the nose of the plane had blown up," she had said, adding that the delegation thanked the pilot after the landing. Videos of the moments of turbulence emerged on social media showing panicked passengers praying for their lives as the plane swayed.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
IndiGo Flight Faces Turbulence: DGCA Investigates Hailstorm Incident, ET Infra
Advt Aviation regulator DGCA is probing the incident of IndiGo's Delhi-Srinagar flight encountering turbulence due to a sudden hailstorm on Wednesday, according to sources. The flight, carrying more than 220 people, including Trinamool Congress MPs encountered sudden hailstorm and the pilot reported the 'emergency' to air traffic control at Srinagar airport. The flight landed sources said the incident is being probed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Specific details could not be immediately a statement on Wednesday, IndiGo said its flight 6E 2142 operating from Delhi to Srinagar encountered sudden hailstorm en route.'The flight and cabin crew followed established protocol and the aircraft landed safely in Srinagar. The airport team attended to the customers after arrival of the aircraft, prioritizing their wellbeing and comfort. The aircraft will be released post necessary inspection and maintenance,' it had said.A five-member delegation of Trinamool Congress comprising Derek O'Brien, Nadimul Haque, Sagarika Ghose, Manas Bhunia, and Mamata Thakur, was on the flight.'It was a near-death experience. I thought my life was over. People were screaming, praying and panicking,' Ghose said on Wednesday.'Hats off to the pilot who brought us through that. When we landed we saw the nose of the plane had blown up,' she had said and added that the delegation thanked the pilot after the of the moments of turbulence emerged on social media showing panicked passengers praying for their lives as the plane swayed.>
NDTV
23-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Pak Rejected IndiGo Pilot's Request To Use Its Airspace To Avoid Turbulence: Report
New Delhi/ Mumbai: An IndiGo pilot operating the Delhi-Srinagar flight, which encountered a sudden hailstorm on Wednesday, initially sought Lahore Air Traffic Control's permission to briefly use the Pakistan airspace to avoid the turbulence, but the request was rejected, sources said on Thursday. The incident of flight 6E 2142 encountering severe turbulence is being probed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the sources said. The flight, carrying more than 220 people, including Trinamool Congress MPs encountered a sudden hailstorm, and the pilot reported the "emergency" to air traffic control at Srinagar airport. The flight had landed safely on Wednesday. When the aircraft was overflying Amritsar, the pilot noticed turbulence and sought Lahore Air Traffic Control's (ATC) permission to take a deviation through the Pakistan airspace on Wednesday. The request was made in order to avoid the turbulence, but it was rejected by the Lahore ATC, the sources told PTI. As a result, the aircraft operated on the original flight path, where it encountered severe turbulence, they added. In the wake of tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed at least 26 people, Pakistan's airspace is closed for Indian carriers. India has also shut its airspace for Pakistan airlines. In a statement on Thursday, IndiGo said its flight 6E 2142 from Delhi to Srinagar on May 21, 2025, navigated a sudden hailstorm and landed safely at Srinagar International Airport. "All customers were attended to upon landing and no injuries were reported. The aircraft is currently undergoing necessary inspection and maintenance in Srinagar and will resume operations once all clearances have been secured," the airline said. A five-member delegation of Trinamool Congress comprising Derek O'Brien, Nadimul Haque, Sagarika Ghose, Manas Bhunia, and Mamata Thakur was on the flight. "It was a near-death experience. I thought my life was over. People were screaming, praying and panicking," Ghose said on Wednesday. "Hats off to the pilot who brought us through that. When we landed, we saw the nose of the plane had blown up," she had said, adding that the delegation thanked the pilot after the landing. Videos of the moments of turbulence emerged on social media showing panicked passengers praying for their lives as the plane swayed.
