IndiGo Flight Makes Safe Emergency Landing in Delhi After Engine Failure

A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight carrying 160 passengers made a safe emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday after one of its engines reportedly failed mid-flight. The aircraft was operating as flight 6E 579 from Visakhapatnam to Delhi when the technical issue was detected shortly before landing.

Airport authorities declared a full emergency at 10:39 am to ensure a safe and quick landing. The Boeing 737 aircraft successfully touched down at 10:59 am, with all passengers and crew reported safe, according to flight tracking data and airport sources.

IndiGo confirmed that the pilots requested priority landing as a precaution following the technical snag. The airline stated that all safety protocols were followed, relevant authorities were informed, and the aircraft is currently undergoing detailed inspection and maintenance, emphasizing that passenger and crew safety remains its highest priority.

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