Hyderabad, April 4
An IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Varanasi was diverted to Hyderabad on Tuesday due to a technical snag. The flight, 6E897, made an emergency landing at Hyderabad airport at 6:10 a.m. with 137 passengers on board, who were reported to be safe. An airline spokesperson said that the pilot noticed the technical issue and diverted the flight to Hyderabad as a precaution. The aircraft is currently undergoing inspection, while an alternate aircraft was arranged for the passengers to continue their journey to Varanasi to avoid further delays. The airline expressed regret for any inconvenience caused to the passengers.
This incident follows a Lucknow-bound AIX Connect plane’s return to the Bengaluru airport on March 10 due to a technical issue. According to government data, a total of 1,090 incidents of technical snags have been reported in various aircraft during 2021-2022. Technical snags are caused by improper functioning, malfunctions of systems, equipment, or components fitted on the aircraft. Flight crews may take actions such as air turn back, aborted take-off, or go-around to avert serious incidents or accidents. Aircraft operators rectify technical snags based on the manufacturer’s guidance before operating the aircraft further.
