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An IndiGo Airbus A320neo flight, operating as 6E‑6271 from Delhi to Goa, was diverted to Mumbai late Wednesday evening after the crew reported a failure in one of its engines mid-flight, according to news agency PTI and multiple airport sources
Incident Overview
- The aircraft took off from Indira Gandhi International Airport at 20:02 IST.
- Around 21:32 IST, approximately 100 nautical miles north of Bhubaneswar, pilots issued a “PAN‑PAN‑PAN” distress call after detecting an anomaly in engine No. 1, signaling an urgent but non-life-threatening situation .
- The crew requested diversion, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) declared a full emergency at 21:35 IST. Emergency services were placed on standby
- The aircraft landed safely on runway 27 at 21:52 IST, after which the emergency alert was lifted at 21:57 IST
Onboard Safety and Response
- Aboard the Airbus A320neo were 191 passengers and crew, all of whom disembarked safely with no injuries reported .
- IndiGo confirmed in a statement: “A technical snag was detected on flight 6E 6271 … Following procedures, the aircraft was diverted and landed in … Mumbai.” The aircraft now awaits detailed technical inspection before resuming operation
- Passengers were quickly accommodated on alternate flights to Goa as per standard contingency measures
Aviation Procedure & Safety Protocol
- The “PAN‑PAN” broadcast is used for serious non-threatening technical anomalies—not to be confused with a Mayday signal
- The safe landing on a single engine attests to the A320neo’s redundancy and the crew’s adherence to standardized emergency procedures
