| | |

Bird-Hit IndiGo Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Ahmedabad

IndiGo Airlines IndiGo flight 6E-158 had to make an emergency landing at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, on August 20.

The plane departed for Delhi at 6:15 a.m. but had to declare an emergency at 6:30 a.m. due to a bird strike.

The plane safely landed. There were 143 passengers and 6 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

According to an airline spokesperson, “An inspection carried out by the on-ground engineering team revealed an engine fan blade was damaged beyond allowable limits. The aircraft was immediately withdrawn from service for maintenance at Ahmedabad airport. The aircraft became serviceable for operations at 1.30pm.”

To include the featured image in your Twitter Card, please tap or click their icon a second time.

Similar Posts

  • | | | | | |

    Hawaiian Airlines Plane Returns to Hawaii due to Problems with Gear Retraction

    Hawaiian Airlines flight HA-50 had to return and make an emergency landing at Honolulu International Airport, Honolulu, Hawaii, on May 10th.

    The Airbus A330-200 flying to New York, USA, had just taken-off when the crew noticed a problem with its gear retraction.

    The plane landed safely.

    All 291 people aboard remained unhurt.

    To include the featured image in your Twitter Card, please tap or click their icon a second time.
  • | | | | |

    IndiGo Flight Diverts due to Medical Emergency

    IndiGo AirlinesAn IndiGo flight had to make an emergency landing at Devi Ahilyabal Holkar Airport in Indore, India, on August 31.

    The plane was en-route from Mumbai to Lucknow when it had to be diverted due to a medical emergency. Authorities said a female passenger fell critically ill midair.

    The plane landed safely.

    The patient was rushed to Arihant hospital.

    To include the featured image in your Twitter Card, please tap or click their icon a second time.
  • | | | |

    Air Canada Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Maine

    Air CanadaAir Canada flight 692 had to make an emergency landing at Bangor International Airport in Maine on June 15.

    The Embraer 190 was en-route from Toronto to St. John’s, Newfoundland when the crew reported smoky odor in the cabin and requested an emergency landing.

    The plane landed safely and everyone aboard remained unharmed.

    To include the featured image in your Twitter Card, please tap or click their icon a second time.
  • | | | | |

    Air New Zealand Plane Returns to Ho Chi Minh City after Turbulence Injured 4

    Air New ZealandAir New Zealand flight NZ-268 had to return and make an emergency landing in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on October 9th.

    The Boeing 767-300 plane took off for Auckland, New Zealand, but had to turn back after it experienced severe turbulence that injured 4 people.

    The plane landed uneventfully. The injured, including 3 crew members and 1 passenger, were taken to hospital.

    To include the featured image in your Twitter Card, please tap or click their icon a second time.
  • | | | | |

    Thomas Cook Airlines Flight Returns to Manchester, England

    Thomas Cook Airlines flight MT-2824 made an emergency landing in Manchester, England, on July 12th.

    The Airbus A330-200 plane took off for Los Angeles, California, but had to turn back after the crew noticed smell of burning coming from an oven.

    The plane landed back uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.

    To include the featured image in your Twitter Card, please tap or click their icon a second time.
  • | | | |

    Malaysian Airlines Flight MH066 Makes Emergency Landing in Hong Kong

    Malaysian airlines

    Malaysian Airlines flight MH066 had to make an emergency landing in Hong Kong after its main electrical power generator failed.

    The flight was on its way from from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul when the main generator of Airbus A330-300 stopped working.

    The plane, carrying 271 passengers, safely landed at the Hong Kong International Airport on Monday, March 24, before 3 am.

    Malaysian Airlines maintains that even though the main generator failed, the plane’s auxiliary power unit was able to continue delivering electric power.

    To include the featured image in your Twitter Card, please tap or click their icon a second time.