Indigo Flight Returns Safely to Pune After Gear Malfunction
An Indigo flight returned safely to Pune on November 15 after a landing gear issue shortly after takeoff. No injuries were reported.
Pune, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : An Indigo Airlines flight bound for Guwahati had to return to Pune Airport shortly after takeoff on November 15 due to a technical issue with its landing gear. The aircraft, operating as flight 6E 0623, took off from Pune but the crew quickly realized that the landing gear was not retracting properly.
The pilot promptly alerted Air Traffic Control (ATC), which led to the declaration of a full emergency. Airport officials coordinated with Indigo and other relevant agencies to manage the situation effectively. Fire trucks, ambulances, and emergency response teams were placed on standby to ensure passenger safety.
In adherence to standard safety protocols, the aircraft flew at a low altitude over the runway, allowing officials to visually inspect the landing gear before approving its return. The flight landed safely at Pune Airport at 9:04 AM. Upon landing, emergency vehicles escorted the aircraft to bay number 7, where three fire trucks and two ambulances were present.
After confirming that the aircraft was secure and in normal condition, the emergency status was lifted at 9:10 AM. All 192 passengers and crew members were safely disembarked via the aerobridge, with no injuries reported.
Indigo Airlines announced that it arranged an alternative aircraft from Bengaluru to minimize inconvenience for affected passengers. A spokesperson stated that the flight returned to Pune shortly after detecting the technical issue, and all relevant authorities were informed in accordance with standard operating procedures.
The airline is currently conducting maintenance checks on the aircraft and will resume operations only after receiving the necessary approvals. Indigo is also providing regular updates to passengers, along with food and beverage services, alternative travel arrangements, and refunds where applicable. The airline expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to its passengers.
