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Mint
12 hours ago
- Mint
IndiGo's Ahmedabad - Diu flight aborts take-off after detecting technical snag; airline offers full refund to passengers
Budget carrier IndiGo's Ahmedabad to Diu flight, with 50 passengers on board, aborted its take-off on Wednesday due to a 'technical snag' in the aircraft. According to an official statement from IndiGo, the pilots noticed a technical indication during pre-departure checks and promptly alerted the concerned authorities. The aircraft was then brought back to the bay for further inspection. As per the schedule, the flight from Ahmedabad to Diu was supposed to depart at around 11.15 am from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. According to an airport official, the IndiGo flight to Diu has been cancelled due to some technical issues. "When the aircraft began its take-off roll, the pilots took a decision to abort the take-off due to some technical reasons. The flight stands cancelled. All the 50-odd passengers and crew members are safe," a source was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. The flight, 6E7966, was halted as a precautionary measure following standard operating procedures. IndiGo expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to passengers and assured that all efforts are being made to minimise disruption. 'We are offering refreshments, accommodation in the next available flight, or a full refund against cancellation, as per their preference,' the statement read. The airline also reiterated that the safety of its customers and crew remains its highest priority. IndiGo made headlines on Monday for two similar incidents involving technical snags. An IndiGo flight operating from Goa International Airport (Dabolim) to Indore encountered a technical issue just before landing. In another incident, a separate IndiGo aircraft with 140 passengers on board made an emergency landing at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore on Monday evening following a technical alert related to its landing gear, officials said. Airport Director Vipinkant Seth stated that IndiGo Airlines flight 6E 813 from Goa received an undercarriage warning, indicating a possible issue with its landing gear. As a precaution, the aircraft remained airborne for approximately 25 minutes before landing. "Due to this warning, the aircraft landed under emergency conditions at the Indore airport. The crew and all passengers are completely safe,' he had stated.
NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Indore Due To Technical Alert
Indore: An IndiGo flight from Goa with 140 passengers on board made an emergency landing at the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore on Monday evening following a technical alert related to its landing gear, officials said. All passengers are safe. Airport director Vipinkant Seth stated that IndiGo Airlines flight (6E 813) from Goa received an undercarriage warning, indicating a possible issue with its landing gear. As a precaution, the aircraft remained airborne for approximately 25 minutes before landing. "Due to this warning, the aircraft landed under emergency conditions at the Indore airport. The crew and all passengers are completely safe," he stated. Another official said information was received about an undercarriage warning, prompting declaration of "full emergency" at the airport. Fire and medical teams were deployed as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The aircraft, carrying about 140 passengers, landed safely at 5.15 pm. Its scheduled arrival time was 4.50 pm, the official added. An IndiGo spokesperson stated that flight 6E 813 operating from Goa International Airport (Dabolim) to Indore reported a technical snag just before landing. "The aircraft landed safely in Indore. It will undergo necessary checks, as per mandatory procedures, before resuming operations. We are making all efforts to minimise its impact on any subsequent flights and regret any inconvenience that may be caused to our customers", the spokesperson added. We remain committed to maintaining the highest level of safety for our customers, crew and aircraft, the spokesperson said.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
IndiGo flight with 140 passengers on board makes emergency landing at Indore airport
An IndiGo flight from Goa with 140 passengers on board made an emergency landing at the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore on Monday (July 21, 2025) evening following a technical alert related to its landing gear, officials said. All passengers are safe. Airport director Vipinkant Seth stated that IndiGo Airlines flight (6E 813) from Goa received an undercarriage warning, indicating a possible issue with its landing gear. As a precaution, the aircraft remained airborne for approximately 25 minutes before landing. "Due to this warning, the aircraft landed under emergency conditions at the Indore airport. The crew and all passengers are completely safe,' he stated. Another official said information was received about an undercarriage warning, prompting declaration of "full emergency" at the airport. Fire and medical teams were deployed as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The aircraft, carrying about 140 passengers, landed safely at 5.15 pm. Its scheduled arrival time was 4.50 pm, the official added. An IndiGo spokesperson stated that flight 6E 813 operating from Goa International Airport (Dabolim) to Indore reported a technical snag just before landing. "The aircraft landed safely in Indore. It will undergo necessary checks, as per mandatory procedures, before resuming operations. We are making all efforts to minimise its impact on any subsequent flights and regret any inconvenience that may be caused to our customers", the spokesperson added. We remain committed to maintaining the highest level of safety for our customers, crew and aircraft, the spokesperson said.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
IndiGo flight with 140 passengers on board makes emergency landing at Indore airport
An IndiGo flight from Goa with 140 passengers on board made an emergency landing at the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore on Monday evening following a technical alert related to its landing gear, officials said. All passengers are safe. Airport director Vipinkant Seth stated that IndiGo Airlines flight (6E 813) from Goa received an undercarriage warning, indicating a possible issue with its landing gear. As a precaution, the aircraft remained airborne for approximately 25 minutes before landing. 'Due to this warning, the aircraft landed under emergency conditions at the Indore airport. The crew and all passengers are completely safe,' he stated. Another official said information was received about an undercarriage warning, prompting declaration of 'full emergency' at the airport. Fire and medical teams were deployed as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The aircraft, carrying about 140 passengers, landed safely at 5.15 pm. Its scheduled arrival time was 4.50 pm, the official added. An IndiGo spokesperson stated that flight 6E 813 operating from Goa International Airport (Dabolim) to Indore reported a technical snag just before landing. 'The aircraft landed safely in Indore. It will undergo necessary checks, as per mandatory procedures, before resuming operations. We are making all efforts to minimise its impact on any subsequent flights and regret any inconvenience that may be caused to our customers', the spokesperson added. We remain committed to maintaining the highest level of safety for our customers, crew and aircraft, the spokesperson said.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
IndiGo flight's engine develops technical snag mid-air due to a bird hit
A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight carrying around 175 passengers returned to Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna after takeoff on Wednesday morning as one of its engines developed a technical snag due to a bird hit, airport officials said. All the 175 passengers and crew were safe, they said. "IGO5009 Patna to Delhi reported bird hit after takeoff at 0842 IST, one dead bird in pieces found on runway during inspection. The same was advised to the aircraft through the Approach Control Unit. Message received from the approach control unit that aircraft requested to come back to Patna due to vibration in one engine. Local stand-by declared and aircraft landed safely at 0903 IST on runway 7. All passengers are safe," a statement issued by Patna airport said. The flight will undergo inspection. The airlines will make alternate arrangements for the passengers to send them to their destination, officials said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Many Are Watching Tariffs - Few Are Watching What Nvidia Just Launched Seeking Alpha Read More Undo On Tuesday, a similar incident took place when an IndiGo Indore-Raipur flight with 51 passengers on board also returned to the airport shortly after takeoff due to a technical fault. The pilot realised the technical fault in the IndiGo Airlines flight number 6E-7295 after the plane had taken off from Indore and covered a distance of about 60 nautical miles, Indore's Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport director Vipinkant Seth told PTI. Live Events The plane took off from the Indore airport around 6.35 am on Tuesday, and a few minutes later, the pilot informed the Air Traffic Control (ATC), following which it returned due to technical reasons, he said. The plane did not make an "emergency landing", the airport director claimed, without giving details of the technical fault. There were 51 passengers on board the plane, he said.
