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IndiGo Delhi-Mangaluru flight delayed 3 hours after snag
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Mangaluru was delayed by nearly three hours on Thursday after a technical snag was detected during taxiing. Flight 6E-6456 was scheduled to depart at 5.30 pm…
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Mangaluru was delayed by nearly three hours on Thursday after a technical snag was detected during taxiing. Flight 6E-6456 was scheduled to depart at 5.30 pm from the Indira Gandhi International Airport but only took off at 8.28 pm with a replacement aircraft.
According to a passenger on board, the aircraft began taxiing around 5.50 pm but stopped after 8-10 minutes. The pilot announced the plane was returning to the bay due to a technical issue. Engineers inspected the aircraft for 5-10 minutes before passengers were asked to deboard.
An IndiGo spokesperson confirmed the snag and said an alternative aircraft was arranged for passengers. The original plane will undergo checks and maintenance before returning to service.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Technical snags during taxiing are rare but not unheard of in Indian aviation. IndiGo, India's largest airline by market share, operates a predominantly Airbus A320 fleet. The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of maintenance standards after recent engine failures on IndiGo flights. Passengers were delayed by about three hours, but the airline's decision to swap aircraft rather than attempt a quick fix suggests a conservative safety approach. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) typically reviews such incidents to ensure compliance with maintenance protocols. The next step is likely a detailed inspection report from IndiGo to the regulator within a week.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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