Guwahati-Bound IndiGo Flight Returns to Pune After Landing Gear Develops Technical Fault, 192 Safe
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A Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight returned to Pune Airport on Sunday, November 15, after its landing gear failed to retract shortly after take-off. The aircraft, carrying 192 passengers and crew members, had to turn back due to the technical problem. The plane landed safely at Pune Airport at 9.04 am. All passengers and crew members were safe, and no injuries were reported.
The flight, numbered 6E 0623 (VT-IZE), was travelling from Pune to Guwahati when the problem was detected. Soon after take-off, the pilot noticed that the aircraft's landing gear had not moved back into its normal position. The landing gear is the set of wheels used by an aircraft during take-off and landing. The pilot immediately informed Air Traffic Control (ATC) about the problem.
Full Emergency Declared at Pune Airport
Following the pilot's alert, the Indian Air Force (IAF), which manages Pune Airport, declared a full emergency. Airport authorities immediately activated emergency safety procedures. Fire engines, ambulances and other emergency response teams were placed on high alert to handle any possible situation. The authorities also coordinated with the airline and other agencies to ensure the safety of everyone on board.
Before landing, the aircraft made a low pass over the runway. This allowed ground teams to visually check whether the landing gear was in the correct position. After the inspection, the aircraft landed safely at Pune Airport at 9.04 am. Three fire engines and two ambulances escorted the aircraft to Bay Number 7 after landing.
After confirming that the aircraft was safe, Air Traffic Control withdrew the full emergency at 9.10 am. An aerobridge was connected to the aircraft, and all 192 passengers and crew members were safely evacuated. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Meanwhile, IndiGo arranged an alternative aircraft from Bengaluru to Pune to take the affected passengers to their destination in Guwahati. The aircraft involved in the incident will undergo further checks before returning to service. The safe landing and evacuation ensured that the technical problem did not result in any injuries or loss of life.
