IndiGo flight circles back as APU scratches found

On August 19, IndiGo Flight 6E 2381, en route from Delhi to Gorakhpur, initiated a precautionary go-around shortly before touchdown. The crew determined it was in the best interest of safety to abort the initial landing and perform the standard go-around procedure. Subsequently, the aircraft completed a secure landing, and the passengers and crew disembarked normally.

During a routine inspection, maintenance teams observed minor scratches near the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) inlet on the tail section. The aircraft was grounded for an in-depth maintenance and repair process, awaiting the necessary technical clearances. IndiGo emphasized that the go-around was a safety precaution, prioritizing passengers and crew safety at all times.

In a separate incident, an IndiGo flight from Trichy to Singapore, carrying 127 passengers, experienced a technical problem mid-flight on Friday, August 22. The aircraft was compelled to circle over the Trichy International Airport for approximately two and a half hours before safely landing. The flight, which departed at 6:40 pm, remained airborne for nearly two and a half hours after the technical issue was identified.

Airport officials maintained constant communication with the pilots during the circling process, adjusting fuel levels before the aircraft returned to the airport. The aircraft arrived at Trichy International Airport at around 9 pm, following the completion of necessary preparations for a safe landing. Airport authorities swiftly arranged an alternate flight for the passengers, ensuring all 127 travelers were accommodated and transported to Singapore on the replacement aircraft.