Engine failure forces IndiGo flight to land in Mumbai

Dhaka: A full emergency was declared at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Wednesday (July 16) night after an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa experienced a mid-air technical snag, prompting an emergency landing.

The flight, IndiGo 6E 6271, was operating an Airbus A320neo and was originally scheduled to land at Goa’s Manohar International Airport. 

However, as a precautionary measure, it was diverted to Mumbai after the snag was detected.

“Following the diversion of a Delhi–Goa flight due to a technical snag, a full emergency was declared at CSMIA at 21:35 hours on 16 July 2025,” the airport said in a statement. 

“The flight landed safely at 21:52 hours. The full emergency was withdrawn at 21:57.”

All 191 passengers and crew were safely deboarded, and no injuries were reported. Airport authorities confirmed that the incident did not affect overall operations at Mumbai airport.

“There has been no impact on overall airport operations. At CSMIA, safety always remains our highest priority,” the statement added.

IndiGo confirmed that an alternative aircraft had been arranged to complete the journey to Goa. “We regret the inconvenience caused due to this unforeseen situation. 

At IndiGo, the safety and security of customers, crew, and aircraft are of utmost importance,” the airline said.

The incident comes just days after another IndiGo flight — operating from Patna to Delhi — made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff due to a bird strike. 

In that case as well, all passengers were safely evacuated, and a major mishap was averted thanks to the pilot’s swift action.

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