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IndiGo Jet Lands Safely in Chennai After Pilot Spots Windshield Crack

Investigators are examining the failure with crews preparing a windshield replacement under heightened safety oversight.

Overview

  • The aircraft was arriving from Madurai when the pilot detected a crack on the front windscreen shortly before landing.
  • Air Traffic Control was alerted and emergency protocols were activated, enabling a safe touchdown at 11:12 pm.
  • All 76 passengers disembarked without injuries following a precautionary evacuation.
  • The plane was towed to Bay No. 95, where technical teams began work to replace the damaged glass panel.
  • The cause of the crack has not been determined, and the incident follows a safety-focused review led earlier by Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu.