{
  "id": 20141511,
  "title": "IndiGo flight returns to Pune after landing gear malfunction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/indigo-flight-returns-to-pune-after-landing-gear-malfunction",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T07:54:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/indigo-flight-returns-to-pune-after-landing-gear-malfunction-1.500747967"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An IndiGo aircraft en route from Pune to Guwahati made an emergency landing back in Pune after its landing gear failed to retract during take-off. The pilot alerted air traffic control that the landing gear remained extended, triggering a full emergency response. The Indian Air Force declared an emergency and activated all necessary procedures. Emergency services, including fire trucks and ambulances, were positioned on high alert to ensure passenger and crew safety. The aircraft performed a precautionary low pass over the runway to allow officials to visually inspect the landing gear. It safely touched down at 9:04am and was escorted to Bay No. 7 by emergency vehicles. Air traffic control lifted the full emergency at 9:10am after confirming the aircraft was in a normal condition. All 192 passengers disembarked through the aerobridge, with no reported injuries. IndiGo promptly arranged a replacement flight from Bengaluru to Guwahati for the stranded passengers. The incident highlights the stringent safety measures in place, with airport authorities, air traffic control, and the airline coordinating seamlessly through established protocols.",
  "summary": "IndiGo flight 6E 0623, travelling from Pune to Guwahati, reported a technical issue shortly after take-off when its landing gear failed to retract, Pune airport authorities said. The pilot alerted air traffic control (ATC) that the landing gear remained extended, prompting the Indian Air Force (IAF) to declare a full emergency and activate emergency response procedures. Fire services, ambulances…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Ahead Of Amit Shah's Arrival At 1 PM, IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing At Pune Airport After Landing Gear Malfunction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/ahead-of-amit-shahs-arrival-at-1-pm-indigo-flight-makes-emergency",
        "published": "2026-11-15T06:25:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight carrying 193 passengers returns to Pune after landing gear malfunction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/guwahati-bound-indigo-flight-carrying-193-passengers-returns-to-pune",
        "published": "2026-11-15T06:28:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV - India News",
        "title": "Guwahati-Bound IndiGo Flight Returns To Pune As Landing Gear Fails To Retract",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/guwahati-bound-indigo-flight-returns-to-pune-as-landing-gear-fails-to",
        "published": "2026-11-15T07:01:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "IndiGo flight returns to Pune airport after landing gear fails to retract",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/indigo-flight-returns-to-pune-airport-after-landing-gear-fails-to",
        "published": "2026-11-15T07:09:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}