Pune, November 15 (TNA) An IndiGo flight bound for Guwahati with 193 passengers on board returned to Pune airport on Sunday after its landing gear failed to retract shortly after take-off. The aircraft, operating as flight 6E 623, landed safely at 9.04 am, and all passengers and crew members were safe.
The pilot informed the Air Traffic Control (ATC) that the aircraft’s landing gear had failed to retract and remained in the extended position. The crew then decided to return to Pune as a precautionary measure.
Emergency Declared at Pune Airport
A full emergency was declared at Pune null following the technical issue. Fire and rescue services were put on standby as the aircraft prepared to land. The aircraft touched down safely at 9.04 am, and an aerobridge was connected to the plane to allow passengers to disembark. No injuries were reported among the 192 persons on board, including passengers and crew.
Technical Issue Details
According to airport officials, the landing gear failed to retract after take-off, leaving the wheels in the extended position. The pilot alerted ATC immediately after noticing the malfunction. IndiGo said the aircraft returned to Pune due to a technical issue and that the safety of passengers and crew was the airline’s top priority. The airline is expected to carry out a detailed inspection of the aircraft before it is cleared for further operations.
Passengers Safe, No Injuries
All 192 persons on board, including passengers and crew, were reported safe. No injuries were reported during the emergency landing. The airline is likely to arrange an alternative aircraft or reschedule the flight for the affected passengers. Further details on the cause of the malfunction are awaited.