IndiGo Flight To Guwahati Returns To Pune After Landing Gear Snag, All 192 On Board Safe

An IndiGo flight travelling from Pune to Guwahati returned to Pune shortly after take-off on November 15 after its landing gear failed to retract. The aircraft, carrying 192 people, including passengers and crew, landed safely at Pune Airport. No injuries were reported.

Pilot Alerts ATC About Technical Problem

The problem occurred soon after the IndiGo flight 6E 0623 (VT-IZE) took off. The pilot called Air Traffic Control (ATC) stating that his aircraft's landing gear had not retracted.

The Pune airport personnel then communicated with ATC and other authorities after the alert. Indian Air Force (IAF) activated a full emergency and emergency response procedures were activated.

Fire services, ambulances and other emergency services were called into action to high alert as a precaution.

Aircraft Makes Low Pass Before Landing

The aircraft made a low pass over the runway to allow a visual assessment of its landing gear before attempting to land.

It touched down safely at Pune Airport at 9.04 am. Three fire-fighting vehicles and two ambulances then escorted the aircraft to Bay No. 7.

ATC withdrew the full emergency at 9.10 am after confirming the aircraft's safe status. An aerobridge was subsequently connected, and all passengers and crew members were safely deboarded.

IndiGo Arranges Alternative Aircraft For Passengers

IndiGo confirmed that flight 6E 623, operating from Pune to Guwahati, had returned to its departure airport after a technical snag was detected shortly after take-off.

The airline said the aircraft was undergoing maintenance checks and would resume operations only after receiving the required clearances.

An alternative aircraft has been arranged to operate the flight to Guwahati. IndiGo also apologised for the inconvenience and said passengers were being provided with regular updates, meals, refreshments, alternative flight options and refunds, wherever applicable.

The airline reiterated that passenger and crew safety and comfort remain its top priority.

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