A technical issue caused an IndiGo aircraft from Bengaluru to Varanasi to be diverted to Hyderabad on Tuesday.
Around 6:10 in the morning, the plane made an emergency landing at the airport in Hyderabad.
According to officials, the Varanasi-bound aircraft 6E897 had up to 137 people, all of whom were safe.
“As a safety measure, IndiGo aircraft 6E897 from Bengaluru to Varanasi was diverted to Hyderabad. The pilot detected a technical problem and made a precautionary diversion to Hyderabad. According to a representative for the airline, the aircraft is now in Hyderabad and undergoing the required inspection.
“An alternative aircraft was made available for the passengers to go to Varanasi in order to prevent additional delays. We apologise for the travellers’ inconvenience.
On March 10, a Bengaluru-bound AIX Connect aircraft with a destination of Lucknow made a quick return to the airport owing to a mechanical fault.
According to official data, 1,090 incidences of mechanical difficulties with different aircraft over the years 2021–202 have been documented.
Technical difficulties may arise during aircraft operation owing to the equipment, systems, or other components installed on the aircraft not performing properly or malfunctioning.
In order to avoid significant mishaps or accidents, the flight crew may need to take steps such as an air turn back, aborted takeoff, or going around.
Before continuing to operate the aircraft, operators take the necessary steps to address the technical issues in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
