IndiGo flight with 224 onboard makes emergency landing after engine failure
After publishing: 1 description edited1 change
- hindustantimes.comseen 15 Aug, 03:07description edited
what the description said, before and after
The aircraft, carrying 224 people on board, later landed safely on Runway 25 at Chennai airport. The full emergency was later lifted. | India NewsThe full emergency was declared shortly before the aircraft was scheduled to land at Chennai airport at 11:30 pm. | India News
What it is about
Who published it, and when
How it spread - 10 original reports
Wed, 12 August 2026
3 reports- Times of India04:13first to report
On Tuesday night, an IndiGo flight traveling from Kolkata to Chennai encountered a left-engine failure, prompting the pilot to declare a full emergency before landing. Emergency protocols were enacted to facilitate the plane's safe arrival with 224 passengers aboard, ultimately resulting in a secure landing on Runway 25. Post-landing, airport operations returned to normal immediately.
- hindustantimes.com05:39edited after publishing
The full emergency was declared shortly before the aircraft was scheduled to land at Chennai airport at 11:30 pm. | India News
- tribuneindia.com10:46
An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Chennai carrying 224 people made a priority landing at the Chennai airport late Tuesday night after its left engine became inoperative shortly before landing, prompting authorities to declare a “Full Emergency.”
Fri, 21 August 2026
1 report- hindustantimes.com16:44
The flight, which departed from Trichy at around 6.40 pm, remained in the air for nearly two and a half hours after the technical issue was detected. | India News
Sat, 22 August 2026
2 reports- Times of India08:12
An IndiGo Airbus A321neo aircraft experienced a tail impact during its landing approach. The flight from Delhi to Gorakhpur made a successful landing on its third attempt. Scratches were observed around the APU inlet during a post-flight inspection. The aircraft remains grounded at Gorakhpur airport for necessary maintenance. Technical and regulatory clearances are awaited before the plane resumes operations.
- indiatimes.com19:12
Lucknow: An IndiGo flight was grounded at Gorakhpur airport after suffering a tail impact during its landing approach. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon.
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- Times of India06:11
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- Times of India06:18
An IndiGo flight traveling from Doha to Bengaluru had to make an unscheduled stop in Muscat after one of the pilots became incapacitated mid-flight. A Mayday emergency was declared, resulting in a swift diversion to Oman’s capital. Upon arrival, medical assistance was promptly administered to the crew member, who is now reported to be in stable condition.
Fri, 4 September 2026
2 reports- Times of India05:21
- indiatimes.com18:40
Kolkata-Gorakhpur IndiGo flight with 185 passengers grounded after bomb threat note found in lavatory; CISF and police searched aircraft, no explosive found.