A Delhi to Goa IndiGo flight had to make an emergency landing in Mumbai on Wednesday evening after experiencing a mid-air engine failure, a source reported. The Airbus A320neo aircraft landed safely at 9:52 pm. IndiGo later stated that the diversion was necessary due to a “technical snag” encountered during the flight.
Full Emergency Declared at Mumbai Airport After Mid-Air Engine Failure on IndiGo Flight 6E-6271
“Full emergency was declared for IndiGo flight 6E-6271, operating on Delhi-Goa route after it was diverted to Mumbai due to one engine failure,” the source said.
“A technical snag was detected on flight 6E 6271 while flying from Delhi to Manohar International Airport, Goa on July 16. Following procedures, the aircraft was diverted and landed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai,” the IndiGo spokesperson said.
The airline did not share the number of people on board or the nature of snag.
“While the aircraft will undergo necessary checks and maintenance before resuming operations, an alternative aircraft has been arranged for completing the journey, which will depart shortly with the customers,” the spokesperson said.
Passengers Safely Deboarded; Alternate Aircraft Arranged to Continue Journey to Goa
Mumbai Airport spokesperson in a statement said passengers were safely deboarded and assisted by staff at the terminal after the flight landed at 9.52 pm on Wednesday.
“Following the diversion of a Delhi-Goa flight due to a technical snag, a full emergency was declared at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (CSMIA) at 21:35 hours on July 16,” Mumbai Airport spokesperson said.
The flight landed safely at 9.52 pm, it said, adding that the full emergency status was withdrawn at 9.57 pm.
There was no impact on overall airport operations, the spokesperson said.