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IndiGo SuratDubai Flight Diverts to Ahmedabad After Engine Fault

IndiGo has opened an engineering probe after the aircraft landed safely.

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IndiGo arranged an alternative aircraft for passengers to continue their journey to Dubai. (Representational Image)

Overview

  • Flight 6E-1507 diverted shortly after departure from Surat when the crew reported a technical issue in one engine.
  • The aircraft landed safely at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport with no injuries among the 150-plus passengers.
  • Passengers were re-accommodated on an alternate flight to Dubai that left after about two hours, according to India Today.
  • An airport official confirmed the emergency landing and said operations at Ahmedabad were unaffected.
  • IndiGo engineers began a detailed inspection of the plane, and the airline said safety checks will be completed before it returns to service.