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Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight carrying 193 passengers returns to Pune after landing gear malfunction
The pilot alerted Air Traffic Control (ATC) about the technical issue.
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An IndiGo flight from Pune to Guwahati returned to Pune Airport on Sunday after its landing gear failed to retract following take-off.
The pilot informed Air Traffic Control (ATC) that the aircraft’s landing gear (undercarriage) had failed to retract after take-off and remained in the extended position.
Immediately upon receiving the information, Pune Airport authorities coordinated with ATC, IndiGo and all concerned agencies. The Indian Air Force (IAF) declared a Full Emergency, following which all prescribed emergency response procedures were promptly activated. Fire services, ambulance services and other emergency response teams were placed on high alert to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
As a precautionary measure, the aircraft conducted a low pass over the runway to facilitate a visual assessment of the landing gear. Subsequently, the aircraft landed safely at Pune Airport at 0904 hrs.
Following the landing, the aircraft was escorted to Bay No. 7 by three fire-fighting vehicles and two ambulances, in accordance with the prescribed emergency response procedures. After confirmation of the aircraft’s safe and normal status, ATC declared the Full Emergency withdrawn at 0910 hrs.
Thereafter, the aerobridge was connected, and all passengers were safely deboarded.
All 192 persons on board, including passengers and crew, were safe, and no injuries were reported.
IndiGo is arranging an alternate aircraft from Bengaluru to Pune to facilitate the onward journey of the affected passengers to Guwahati.
Pune Airport authorities, in close coordination with the Indian Air Force, ATC, IndiGo and other emergency response agencies, ensured a prompt, coordinated and effective response. The entire operation was conducted in accordance with established emergency response procedures, with the highest priority accorded to the safety and security of passengers and crew.
