GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 3rd Jan. Due to a technical issue, an IndiGo flight returned to Indira Gandhi International Airport shortly after taking off for Phuket, Thailand, on Tuesday.
The pilot of IndiGo 6E-1763 took off at 6:41 a.m. for Thailand.
The flight, however, returned to the bay at around 7:31 a.m. at Delhi airport after the aircraft reported a technical problem.
“Indigo pilot asked for a precautionary landing after a technical fault was detected in the aircraft, ATC allowed it to land and announced full emergency landing as per procedure,” an airport official said.
“IndiGo flight 6E1763 operating from Delhi to Phuket today experienced a technical issue after take-off from Delhi. The aircraft returned back to Delhi for necessary maintenance,” an IndiGo statement read, confirming the incident.
All passengers were deplaned and relocated to the terminal building, while an alternate aircraft was arranged for the next flight.
“An alternate aircraft is being provided to the passengers for the flight to Phuket. We regret the inconvenience caused to the passengers,” IndiGo said in a statement.
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