IndiGo flight from Kolkata makes emergency landing at Chennai airport
An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Chennai made an emergency landing at Chennai airport after experiencing an engine failure. All 224 passengers landed safely, and the aircraft is currently undergoing maintenance checks.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the importance of aviation safety protocols and emergency response procedures in commercial air travel.
An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Chennai made an emergency landing at the Chennai airport on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) night, as one engine of the aircraft was found to be inoperative.
The flight from Kolkata with 224 passengers departed at 9.20 p.m. on Tuesday and was scheduled to arrive in Chennai at 11.30 p.m., according to a statement from the Airports Authority of India (AAI). But before landing, the pilot informed the Air Traffic Control (ATC) at the Chennai airport that the left engine of the aircraft was inoperative and at 11.29 p.m., a full emergency was declared, the AAI said.
“Following the declaration of the full emergency, the necessary emergency response arrangements were initiated to facilitate the safe arrival of the aircraft,” the statement said.
At 11.37 p.m., the aircraft landed safely at the Chennai airport.
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