An IndiGo flight (6E 2102) traveling from Goa to Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing at Manohar International Airport (Mopa) in North Goa following a mid-air technical issue, suspected to be an engine failure.
Flight & Incident Details
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Flight Number: 6E 2102
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Route: Manohar International Airport, North Goa (GOX) to Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi (DEL)
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Passengers & Crew: 229 passengers on board
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Departure Time: 9:16 AM
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Emergency Declared: Around 9:25 AM – 9:30 AM (Full Emergency declared by Air Traffic Control)
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Safe Landing Time: 9:51 AM
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Emergency Status Withdrawn: 10:03 AM
Sequence of Events
Shortly after departing North Goa at 9:16 AM, the flight crew detected a mid-air technical snag involving one of the aircraft's engines while cruising at approximately 14,000 feet near the coast of southern Maharashtra. Following standard operating protocols, the pilots alerted Air Traffic Control (ATC) and requested an immediate return.
ATC declared a full emergency at the airport, readying fire tenders and emergency response teams. The pilots executed a safe turnback and landed the aircraft on Runway 28 at 9:51 AM without further escalation. All 229 passengers and crew members disembarked safely and were moved to the airport boarding area.
Airline Response & Regulation
IndiGo confirmed that the aircraft was grounded immediately for comprehensive technical inspection and maintenance checks. Alternative travel arrangements, along with light refreshments and updates, were provided to accommodate the affected passengers for their trip to Delhi. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) was notified per standard procedure to oversee safety clearance before the plane returns to service.
