IndiGo flight 6E 2102 operating from Goa to Delhi made an emergency landing at Mopa Airport in North Goa on Tuesday after reporting an engine failure.
The flight took off from Goa at 9:16 AM but was later rerouted back to the airport after the crew detected a snag in one of the aircraft’s engines. Air Traffic Control declared a full emergency at 9:30 AM as the aircraft returned to Goa.
The aircraft landed safely on Runway 28 at 9:51 AM and was subsequently moved to Stand 6. The emergency status was withdrawn at 10:03 AM.
Following the incident, the aircraft is expected to undergo a detailed inspection. Under standard aviation procedures, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is required to be notified so that the aircraft can be examined and the cause of the engine failure determined.
No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident.
An official statement from IndiGo regarding the emergency landing and the technical problem was awaited.
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