Indigo Flight Makes Emergency Return to Chennai After Engine Trouble Mid-Air
A Hyderabad-bound Indigo flight from Chennai airport made an emergency return on Sunday after experiencing engine trouble mid-air. The aircraft carrying passengers and crew members landed safely back at Chennai International Airport following the technical malfunction. The schedule of the Indigo flight, which was supposed to depart Chennai at 3:40 PM and reach Hyderabad by 5:00 PM, was disrupted due to the engine issue. However, thanks to the quick action of the pilot and the airport authorities, all passengers and crew members remained unharmed.
Key Takeaways:
- The Indigo flight from Chennai to Hyderabad experienced engine trouble mid-air, prompting an emergency return to the departure airport.
- The pilot quickly identified the problem and alerted Chennai Air Traffic Control (ATC), who instructed an emergency return.
- The flight landed safely back at Chennai International Airport by 4:30 PM, with all passengers and six crew members unharmed.
- This incident adds to the list of recent technical issues experienced by Indigo flights, including a "minor technical snag" in a flight from Indore to Bhubaneswar and an emergency landing in Bengaluru.
- An Indigo spokesperson stated that the airline made a "mayday" call before landing in Bengaluru as it "ran out of fuel."
- The incident highlights the importance of prompt action by pilots and airport authorities in ensuring passenger safety.
Statistics:
- Time of flight emergency return: 4:30 PM (Sunday)
- Number of passengers on board: Not specified
- Number of crew members on board: 6
- Scheduled departure time: 3:40 PM (Sunday)
- Scheduled arrival time: 5:00 PM (Sunday)
- Airport of departure: Chennai International Airport
- Airport of destination: Hyderabad Airport
- Airline: Indigo
- Flight status: Emergency return to departure airport
Sources:
- Siasat Daily