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IndiGo Aborts Lucknow Takeoff After Engine Fault, 151 Safe

No injuries were reported following a high-speed stop before liftoff.

Overview

  • IndiGo flight 6E-2111 halted its takeoff roll at Lucknow around 10:30 am after a reported engine glitch.
  • Pilots applied emergency braking to stop the aircraft on the runway, according to multiple reports.
  • The 151 passengers, including MP Dimple Yadav, were transferred to another aircraft and flown to Delhi.
  • IndiGo said safety procedures were followed and issued an apology for the disruption.
  • Engineers examined the grounded plane for hours but did not immediately identify the precise fault, according to airline sources and local reports.