IndiGo flight returns to Pune after take-off as landing gear fails to retract
An IndiGo flight from Pune to Guwahati declared a full emergency after its landing gear failed to retract shortly after takeoff. The aircraft landed safely back in Pune, and all 192 passengers and crew were deboarded without injury.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the importance of rigorous emergency response protocols in aviation to prevent potential disasters during technical failures.
NEW DELHI: A full emergency was declared at the Pune airport on Sunday morning after a Guwahati bound IndiGo flight (6E 0623) with 192 persons on board, including passengers and crew, reported a technical issue shortly after take-off.The pilot informed Air Traffic Control (ATC) that the aircraft’s landing gear (undercarriage) had failed to retract after take-off and remained in the extended position. Airport officials said that immediately upon receiving the information, they coordinated with ATC, IndiGo and all concerned agencies."The Indian Air Force (IAF) declared a Full Emergency, following which all prescribed emergency response procedures were promptly activated.
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