A commercial flight travelling from Kolkata experienced a technical mid-air crisis shortly before reaching its destination late Tuesday night. As IndiGo flight 6E-723 approached Chennai for landing, the flight crew detected a sudden failure in the aircraft's left engine. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the pilot immediately alerted Air Traffic Control to request priority landing clearance. Airports Authority of India officials promptly initiated emergency protocols, placing Chennai Airport under a state of full emergency to facilitate a safe touchdown.
Engine Technical Snag Before Scheduled Arrival
The incident occurred on the night of August 11 aboard the flight carrying 224 passengers and crew members from Kolkata to Chennai. The aircraft was scheduled to touch down at 11:30 PM. However, upon discovering the malfunction during final descent, emergency procedures were logged at 11:29 PM. Airport authorities immediately mobilized emergency response teams and fire services along the runway to handle any potential contingencies during the approach.
Safe Landing on Runway 25 and Normal Operations Resume
Thanks to swift coordination between the flight crew and ground controllers, the aircraft landed safely on Runway 25 at 11:37 PM. All 224 individuals on board emerged unharmed from the incident. Following a thorough safety assessment of the landed plane, authorities officially withdrew the full emergency status at 11:47 PM. Airports Authority of India officials confirmed that overall airport operations remained uninterrupted and resumed normal routines following the event.
