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IndiGo Flight From Goa to Lucknow Encounters Monsoon Turbulence, Lands Safely

The airline confirmed that its flight crews executed established safety procedures to protect passengers during the June 16 turbulence.

Overview

  • Flight 6E6811 from North Goa to Lucknow encountered momentary mid-air turbulence on June 16 due to active monsoon weather over western India.
  • IndiGo reported that the flight landed safely in Lucknow.
  • The airline emphasized that its flight crews executed established safety procedures to manage the unexpected turbulence.
  • Last month, a Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo flight faced a sudden hailstorm that damaged the aircraft’s nose but allowed all 227 passengers to deplane safely.
  • The incident follows heightened safety concerns after an Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 that claimed 270 lives.