IndiGo Flight 6E6504 Diverted to Lucknow Over Cargo Fire Warning; Here's What Happened Next
An IndiGo flight 6E6504 from Agartala to Delhi diverted to Lucknow due to a false cargo fire alarm. The plane landed safely with 109 occupants, and authorities quickly withdrew the emergency after checks. 'All necessary support was provided, and the situation was handled smoothly with no untoward incident,' the airport's official statement said.
An InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. (IndiGo) flight 6E6504 operating from Agartala to Delhi made an emergency precautionary landing at Lucknow Airport after the pilot suspected a fire in the aircraft's cargo department mid-air. The incident later proved to be a false alarm. The flight, carrying 103 passengers and 6 crew members on board, landed safely without any untoward incidents reported.
Mid-Air Emergency and Safe Landing
The pilot declared a mid-air emergency at 6:29 PM following a smoke warning indication in the aircraft's cargo area. Opting for safety, the flight was immediately diverted to Lucknow Airport, where it touched down safely just two minutes later at 6:31 PM. IndiGo Mumbai-Bound Flight 6E-6544 Delayed by 3.5 Hours at Varanasi After Pilot Falls Ill.
The aircraft parked at the designated bay at 6:33Â PM, and passenger deboarding was completed by 6:35 PM. Authorities identified the warning as a false alarm at 6:39 PM, after which the emergency status was officially withdrawn.
Airport Emergency Protocols Activated
Lucknow Airport immediately activated its comprehensive emergency response protocols upon receiving the alert. Full fire and rescue teams, ambulances, medical staff, security units, and terminal support personnel were deployed to ensure the smooth and secure handling of the aircraft, passengers, and crew.
"The aircraft landed safely at Lucknow Airport at 18:29 IST with 103 passengers and 6 crew members. All necessary support was provided, and the situation was handled smoothly with no untoward incident," the airport's official statement said. Following the landing, the aircraft underwent rigorous safety checks with IndiGo's technical staff standing by. IndiGo Flight 6E97 Bomb Threat: Lucknow-Dammam Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Ahmedabad.
Context and Recent Incidents
This safety diversion follows a separate security event earlier in the week, when another IndiGo flight - designated 6E 97 - was diverted to Ahmedabad on September 10 following a bomb scare, eventually landing safely at approximately 5:40 PM.
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