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News18
3 days ago
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- News18
Patna-Bound IndiGo Flight Aborts Landing, Performs Go-Around Before Safe Touchdown
Last Updated: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Patna avoided a major accident after an unstable approach forced a go-around at Jay Prakash Narayan Airport. The pilot ensured a safe landing. A Patna-bound IndiGo flight narrowly escaped a major accident after it performed a go-around during its first landing attempt at the city's Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport after the pilot detected an unstable approach. The incident took place on Tuesday around 9 pm when IndiGo flight 6E 2482 travelling from Delhi to Patna narrowly escaped a failed landing attempt. The aircraft with 173 passengers aboard was unable to land in its first attempt due to the short runway and was forced to abort the attempt. As per the reports, the aircraft arrived at Patna airport around 9 pm. However, moments before landing, it took off again, circling three or four times in the air before attempting a second landing. While the landing was successful, the unexpected double landing caused distress among the passengers. The crew members subsequently reassured the passengers that there was no emergency and that the second take-off was due to technical reasons. According to sources, the go-around was a standard safety procedure and was carried out as a precaution. 'It was a normal and safe maneuver. The pilot opted for the go-around to ensure a stable landing approach," a source familiar with the matter said. The eyewitnesses and aviation sources confirmed that the runway, often considered among the more challenging in the country due to its limited length, posed a significant risk during the landing. The pilot's response averted not just a potential crash, but also a collision with the densely populated Polo Road area nearby, which houses several government ministers and senior officials. This incident came just a week after another IndiGo flight, 6E 5009 from Patna to Delhi, returned mid-air following a bird strike on July 9. That aircraft was grounded for maintenance checks, and the flight was cancelled. Passengers were offered a full refund or alternative arrangements, according to the airline. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 16:20 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
IndiGo Delhi-Patna flight aborts landing: Go-around executed after unstable approach; passengers safe
NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Patna was forced to perform a go-around during its first landing attempt at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport on Tuesday after the pilot detected an unstable approach. The Airbus A320 aircraft, operating as flight 6E 2482 with 173 passengers on board, landed safely on its second attempt, ANI sources confirmed. A source familiar with the incident clarified that the maneuver was part of standard aviation safety protocols. 'It was a normal and safe maneuver. The pilot opted for the go-around to ensure a stable landing approach,' the source said. Go-arounds are common in aviation when weather or operational factors compromise a stable landing. No technical malfunction or emergency was reported. This incident comes just a week after another IndiGo flight, 6E 5009 from Patna to Delhi, returned mid-air to Patna following a bird strike on July 9. That aircraft was grounded for maintenance checks, and the flight was cancelled. Passengers were offered a full refund or alternative arrangements, according to the airline. 'Safety and security of our customers and crew remain our topmost priority,' IndiGo said in a statement.
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
IndiGo flight from Delhi performs go-around before safe landing in Patna
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Patna performed a go-around while attempting to land at the Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport on Tuesday, sources said. The flight, IndiGo 6E 2482, was carrying 173 passengers when the pilot initiated a go-around due to an unstabilised approach during the first attempt to land. There was no touchdown during the initial approach, and the aircraft landed safely on the second attempt. According to sources, the go-around was a standard safety procedure and was carried out as a precaution. "It was a normal and safe maneuver. The pilot opted for the go-around to ensure a stable landing approach," a source familiar with the matter said. Go-arounds are commonly practised in aviation when pilots determine that the approach does not meet safety or stability parameters. Weather conditions or other operational factors may prompt such decisions. Earlier on July 9, a Delhi-bound IndiGo flight 6E 5009 was forced to turn back mid-air and return to Patna on Wednesday due to a bird strike, the airline's spokesperson informed. Live Events The spokesperson said that the flight has been cancelled for the day to carry out proper maintenance of the aircraft, and the passengers have been offered a full refund or provided with alternative arrangements for their travels. "IndiGo flight 6E 5009 operating from Patna to Delhi on 09 July 2025 turned back to Patna due to a bird strike. Due to the requirement of necessary inspection and maintenance of the aircraft, the flight has been cancelled for the day," the IndiGo spokesperson said. The passengers were subsequently offered refreshments, a full refund on the flight or alternative arrangements for travel. "We are doing our best to minimise inconvenience to our customers, including offering them refreshments, a full refund on cancellation and/or making alternate arrangements for their travel. The inconvenience caused due to this unforeseen situation is deeply regretted. Safety and security of our customers and crew remains our topmost priority," the spokesperson said.
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
'Routine safety move': IndiGo flight from Delhi performs 'go-around' in Patna; lands safely on second attempt
NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight from Delhi was forced to perform a "go-around" during its landing attempt at Patna airport on Tuesday, according to sources. Flight 6E 2482, carrying 173 passengers, did not land on its first approach as it was deemed "unstable" by the pilot. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The aircraft then executed the go-around— a standard safety procedure— and landed safely on its second attempt. 'This was a routine safety move. The pilot chose to go around to ensure a stable and safe landing approach,' a source told news agency PTI. Go-arounds are typically undertaken when conditions during the landing approach fall short of safety or stability standards. Factors like poor weather or other operational concerns can prompt such decisions. In a separate incident earlier this month, IndiGo flight 6E 5009, also from Patna to Delhi, had to return mid-journey on July 9 due to a bird strike. An airline spokesperson had confirmed that the aircraft returned to Patna as a precautionary measure. "The flight was cancelled for the day to allow for necessary inspection and maintenance," the spokesperson said. Passengers were offered refreshments, full refunds, or alternative travel arrangements.
India Gazette
09-07-2025
- India Gazette
Delhi-bound IndiGo plane forced to return to Patna after bird strike
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 9 (ANI): The Delhi-bound IndiGo flight 6E 5009 was forced to turn back mid-air and return to Patna on Wednesday due to a bird strike, the airline's spokesperson informed. The spokesperson said that the flight has been cancelled for the day to carry out proper maintenance of the aircraft, and the passengers have been offered a full refund or provided with alternative arrangements for their travels. 'IndiGo flight 6E 5009 operating from Patna to Delhi on 09 July 2025 turned back to Patna due to a bird strike. Due to the requirement of necessary inspection and maintenance of the aircraft, the flight has been cancelled for the day,' the IndiGo spokesperson said. The passengers were subsequently offered refreshments, a full refund on the flight or alternative arrangements for travel. 'We are doing our best to minimise inconvenience to our customers, including offering them refreshments, a full refund on cancellation and/or making alternate arrangements for their travel. The inconvenience caused due to this unforeseen situation is deeply regretted. Safety and security of our customers and crew remains our topmost priority,' the spokesperson said. On Tuesday, IndiGo flight 6E 7295, scheduled to travel from Indore (IDR) to Raipur (RPR) faced a mid-air technical issue, prompting it to land immediately. The flight was scheduled to depart at 06:35 AM but took off slightly ahead of time at 06:28 AM, and was scheduled to arrive at 8:30 AM in Raipur. However, it was diverted to Indore, as per Flightradar24. According to sources, 'IndiGo flight 6E 7295 from Indore to Raipur returned mid-air due to a technical snag shortly after take-off today. The pilot requested a priority landing back at Indore. All passengers safely disembarked. The flight was cancelled and passengers were given a full refund or alternate flight options. All passengers were safely disembarked upon arrival. Passengers were given a full refund or alternate flight options after the flight was cancelled. (ANI)
