IndiGo Flight Develops Technical Snag Minutes After Takeoff From Pune
A Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight made an emergency landing minutes after take-off from the Pune airport on Sunday morning after its landing gear developed a technical snag. All 192 people on board - passengers and crew - were evacuated safely. According to airport officials, the incident involved IndiGo flight 6E 0623 (VT-IZE). Shortly after departing from Pune for Guwahati, the pilot noticed that…
An IndiGo flight experienced a technical issue shortly after departing Pune airport on Sunday morning, necessitating an emergency landing. The situation unfolded minutes into the 6E 0623's voyage from Pune to Guwahati, involving all 192 individuals on board. Upon takeoff, the pilot identified that the aircraft's landing gear had failed to retract, remaining extended.
Immediately recognizing the problem, the pilot communicated the technical malfunction to Air Traffic Control. The Indian Air Force, which manages the Pune airfield, swiftly responded to the distress call, initiating a full emergency protocol. Fire services, ambulances, and emergency crews were deployed along the runway for immediate response.
Before landing, the aircraft performed a low-pass over the runway to allow ground personnel to visually assess the extended landing gear. Following a collaborative effort among pilots, ATC, and ground staff, the flight managed a safe emergency landing at 9.04 am. The plane was then carefully moved to Bay Number 7, where it was declared secure by 9.10 am.
Passengers and crew were then evacuated safely via an aerobridge. Recognizing the need to minimize delays, IndiGo arranged an alternative flight from Bengaluru to transport the 192 individuals to Guwahati.
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