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Time of India
22-05-2025
- Time of India
Pakistan refused to bail out IndiGo flight hit by sudden hailstorm
IndiGo flight 6E2142 from Delhi to Srinagar hit severe mid-air turbulence due to a hailstorm. The pilot declared an emergency before safely landing the plane. Visuals show nose damage. Passengers described panic onboard. All 227 people are safe. NEW DELHI: The pilot of IndiGo's Delhi-Srinagar flight on Wednesday requested permission from Lahore ATC to briefly enter Pakistan airspace to escape turbulence after being caught in a sudden hailstorm. Sources said Lahore ATC denied the request, prompting the Airbus A321 pilot to declare an emergency with Srinagar ATC. The flight, carrying over 220 passengers, including Trinamool MPs, landed safely in Srinagar, but not without damage - the aircraft's radome, or nose cone, was left badly battered by the storm. A senior official from Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said, "We've asked IndiGo for a detailed report and a probe is underway. The aircraft (VT-IMD) remains grounded in Srinagar. The pilots are being praised for their presence of mind and professionalism in ensuring everyone's safety." IndiGo, in an official statement, said: "Flight 6E 2142 from Delhi to Srinagar on May 21 encountered a sudden hailstorm and landed safely at Srinagar International Airport. All passengers were well attended to upon landing and no injuries were reported. The aircraft is undergoing inspection and maintenance, and will resume service once it receives the necessary clearances." Although Pakistan airspace is shut for Indian carriers, aviation experts argue that emergency requests like the one made by the IndiGo pilot should not be refused in the interest of passenger safety.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
IndiGo Delhi-Srinagar flight encounters turbulence in bad weather; lands safely
NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight, 6E 2142, winging its way atom Delhi to Srinagar on Wednesday evening encountered turbulence due to weather. The Airbus A321 (VT-IMD) had taken off from Delhi at 5 pm. About 45 minutes into the journey, it ran into bad weather and pilots reported the emergency to Srinagar ATC. The plane landed there safely at 6.46pm, according to flight tracking sites. It is learnt that everyone on board the aircraft is safe. The plane has been grounded at Srinagar. 'IndiGo 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,' the airlines said.
