In a dramatic mid-air development, an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa was forced to make an emergency landing in Mumbai after reporting an engine snag on Monday night. The Airbus A320neo aircraft, operating as flight 6E 6271, was carrying 191 passengers and crew when the issue occurred.
The flight had taken off from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport en route to Manohar International Airport in Goa. Around 100 nautical miles north of Bhubaneswar, the pilot detected a malfunction in engine number 1. Acting swiftly, the pilot issued a “PAN PAN PAN” call — a recognized aviation distress signal indicating an urgent but non-life-threatening emergency.
The flight was diverted to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, where it landed safely at 9:53 PM. Emergency services were on standby. All passengers and crew were confirmed to be safe, according to airport officials.
An official told Hindustan Times, “The pilot followed all procedures and declared PAN PAN PAN due to an engine issue. The diversion was a safety measure.
In a statement, IndiGo confirmed the technical snag and said the aircraft is now undergoing inspection before being cleared for service. The airline also said that alternate travel arrangements were being made for passengers headed to Goa.
The incident has again brought attention to aviation safety and the Airbus A320neo’s history with engine-related concerns.
Despite the scare, the situation was handled calmly and professionally. Passengers have praised the flight crew’s swift response, which ensured everyone’s safety.