IndiGo Flight 6E 723 Makes Emergency Landing at Chennai Airport After Engine Failure
An IndiGo flight carrying 224 passengers and crew from Kolkata made a safe emergency landing at Chennai International Airport late Tuesday night after experiencing a left-engine failure during its final approach. Airport authorities declared a full emergency response as the pilot alerted air traffic controllers to the technical malfunction moments before scheduled arrival.
An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Chennai made a safe emergency landing late Tuesday night after its left engine became inoperative shortly before landing. A full emergency was declared at Chennai airport, with emergency response teams placed on standby. All 224 people on board landed safely, according to airport authorities, according to a report.
Full Emergency Declared at Chennai Airport
IndiGo flight 6E-723 was scheduled to arrive in Chennai at 11:30 pm on August 11. As the aircraft approached the airport, the pilot detected a failure involving the left engine and alerted air traffic control. Following the alert, the Airports Authority of India activated emergency procedures at the airport to facilitate the aircraft's safe landing. A full emergency was declared at 11:29 pm, about eight minutes before the aircraft was expected to land. IndiGo Flight 6E 579 Makes Emergency Landing at Delhi Airport Due to Engine Failure.
Aircraft Lands Safely With 224 People
The aircraft landed safely on Runway 25 at 11:37 pm, carrying 224 passengers and crew members. There were no immediate reports of injuries or casualties. The full emergency was withdrawn at 11:47 pm after the aircraft had landed safely. Airport authorities said normal operations continued following the incident. IndiGo Mumbai-Dubai Flight 6E 1452 Makes Emergency Landing in Rajkot After Smoke Detected in Cargo hold (Video).
Engine Issue Under Review
The incident involved a left-engine failure as the aircraft was preparing to land. Further technical assessment will be required to determine the precise cause of the engine problem.
The safe landing followed established airport emergency procedures, with response teams positioned to assist the aircraft if required. No further disruption to Chennai airport operations was reported in the immediate aftermath.
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