Indigo 6E-1763 was scheduled for Thailand and the pilot took off at 6:41 am. However, the flight returned to the Gulf at Delhi airport at around 7:31 am.
The official said an IndiGo flight developed a technical snag after taking off for Thailand's Phuket on Tuesday, due to which it returned to the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Indigo 6E-1763 was scheduled for Thailand and the pilot took off at 6:41 am. However, the aircraft returned to the Gulf at around 7:31 am at the Delhi airport after a technical snag was reported.
Speaking to ANI, an airport official said, "Indigo pilot asked for a precautionary landing after a technical snag was detected in the aircraft, ATC gave permission to land and announced full emergency landing as per procedure. "
In an official statement, the airlines confirmed the incident and said, "IndiGo flight 6E1763 from Delhi to Phuket encountered a technical problem after take-off from Delhi today. The aircraft returned to Delhi for necessary maintenance."
All passengers were deplaned and shifted to the terminal building while an alternate aircraft was arranged for the next operation.
"Passengers are being provided with an alternate flight for their flight to Phuket. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to passengers," the statement said.
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