IndiGo flight 6E 0623 going from Pune to Guwahati suffered a technical glitch shortly after takeoff. There were a total of 192 people on board the plane, including passengers and crew members. The pilot informed Air Traffic Control (ATC) that the aircraft's landing gear was not going in. It is open to the outside only. After this the plane was brought back to Pune airport. The plane landed safely at 9:04 am. No one was hurt in this incident.
After receiving information from the pilot, Pune airport administration contacted ATC, IndiGo and other concerned agencies. Indian Air Force (IAF) declared full emergency. After this emergency preparations were started. Fire brigade vehicles, ambulances and other rescue teams were kept on alert.
plane passing over runway
For safety reasons, the aircraft was flown at a lower altitude than the runway. This helped officials see the position of the landing gear in the open. After investigation, it was decided to land the plane safely. The plane landed at Pune airport at 9:04 am.
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After landing, the aircraft was taken to bay number 7 with the help of three fire fighting vehicles and two ambulances. At 9:10 am, ATC lifted the full emergency after confirming that the aircraft was in a safe position.
All 192 people were evacuated safely
After the plane stopped, an aerobridge was attached to it. After this all the passengers were taken out safely. The 192 people on board the plane included passengers and crew members. There is no news of anyone being injured.
Indigo is now arranging for another aircraft to take the passengers to Guwahati. For this, an alternative plane is being brought from Bengaluru to Pune. According to the airport administration, the entire action was carried out in coordination with the Indian Air Force, ATC, IndiGo and other emergency agencies.
Indigo issued statement
IndiGo said that on November 15, flight 6E 623 from Pune to Guwahati encountered a technical glitch shortly after takeoff. After this the plane was brought back to Pune and a safe landing was made. The airline said that technical inspection and maintenance of the aircraft is being done. It will be allowed to fly again only after getting the necessary approvals. Another plane has been arranged for the passengers.
Indigo has apologized to the passengers for this problem. The airline said that information is being given to passengers from time to time. They are also being given food, refreshments, option of another flight and refund as per rules. The company said that the safety of passengers and crew members is its first priority.