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IndiGo flight with 224 onboard makes emergency landing after engine failure
Published 12 August 2026 ยท local
On Tuesday night, an IndiGo flight traveling from Kolkata to Chennai encountered a left-engine failure, prompting the pilot to declare a full emergency before landing
On Tuesday night, an IndiGo flight traveling from Kolkata to Chennai encountered a left-engine failure, prompting the pilot to declare a full emergency before landing. Emergency protocols were enacted to facilitate the plane's safe arrival with 224 passengers aboard, ultimately resulting in a secure landing on Runway 25. Post-landing, airport operations returned to normal immediately.
Published: August 12, 2026 โข 9:43 AM IST ยท Updated: August 12, 2026 โข 10:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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On Tuesday night, an IndiGo flight traveling from Kolkata to Chennai encountered a left-engine failure, prompting the pilot to declare a full emergency before landing.
Emergency protocols were enacted to facilitate the plane's safe arrival with 224 passengers aboard, ultimately resulting in a secure landing on Runway 25. Post-landing, airport operations returned to normal immediately.