IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Indore Airport Due to Landing Gear Issue

An IndiGo flight with 140 passengers made an emergency landing at Indore airport due to a technical alert related to its landing gear. The aircraft received an undercarriage warning, prompting a full emergency declaration and deployment of fire and medical teams. Despite the alert, the crew and passengers are safe. The aircraft will undergo necessary checks before resuming operations.

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. The aircraft received an undercarriage warning, prompting a full emergency declaration and the deployment of fire and medical teams. Despite the alert, the crew and passengers are safe. The aircraft will undergo necessary checks before resuming operations.

The IndiGo flight (6E 813) from Goa International Airport (Dabolim) to Indore reported a technical snag just before landing. Airport director Vipinkant Seth stated that the aircraft remained airborne for approximately 25 minutes before landing due to the warning [1]. The aircraft landed safely at 5.15 pm, 45 minutes later than its scheduled arrival time of 4.50 pm.

An IndiGo spokesperson confirmed that the aircraft landed safely in Indore and will undergo necessary checks before resuming operations. The spokesperson added that the airline is committed to maintaining the highest level of safety for its customers, crew, and aircraft [1].

The incident is being investigated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to ensure that all safety protocols were followed. The airline has assured passengers that it will do everything possible to minimize the impact on subsequent flights and has apologized for any inconvenience caused [2].

References:
[1] https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/national/indigo-flight-with-140-passengers-makes-emergency-landing-at-indore
[2] https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/indigo-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-indore-due-to-technical-alert-8918960