A dramatic incident unfolded at Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala on 3rd July when a plane bound for Bangalore returned to the runway due to smoke emanating from the right engine.
IndiGo Airlines flight 6E525 from Agartala to Bangalore returned to the runway at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport due to smoke emanating from the right engine. The plane, an Airbus A320, took off at 17:17 IST, about 32 minutes after its scheduled departure time of 16:45 IST. Passengers were safely deplaned, and arrangements were made to accommodate them on alternative flights.
Flight Details:
- Flight Number: 6E525
- Departure: Agartala (IXA)
- Destination: Bangalore (BLR)
- Scheduled Departure: 16:45 IST
- Actual Departure: 17:17 IST
- Scheduled Arrival: 19:45 IST
- Estimated Arrival: 19:52 IST (subject to change due to the incident)
Current Status:
The flight is currently not in the air, and an investigation into the cause of the technical issue is underway. The aircraft will undergo necessary repairs before it is cleared for further flights
Details of the Incident
According to eyewitnesses, the plane, which was scheduled to depart from Agartala to Bangalore, experienced technical issues shortly after taking off from the runway. The pilots, following standard safety protocols, decided to return the aircraft to the airport as a precautionary measure.
Passenger Safety
The safety of the passengers on board was of utmost importance, and the pilots’ decision to return the plane to the airport ensured that everyone on board was kept safe. The passengers were safely deplaned, and arrangements were made to accommodate them on alternative flights.
Investigation and Repair
The incident is currently under investigation, and the aircraft’s maintenance team is working to identify the cause of the technical issue. The plane will undergo necessary repairs before it is cleared for further flights.
Airport Operations
The incident caused a brief disruption to airport operations, but flights resumed normally after the plane was safely grounded. Passengers and airport staff worked together to ensure that the situation was handled efficiently.
Passenger Reaction
Passengers on board the flight described the moment when the plane returned to the runway as a harrowing experience.
“We were just settling in for the flight when the pilot announced that we would be returning to Agartala due to a technical issue,”
said one passenger..
“We were a bit shaken, but the crew handled the situation professionally and kept us informed throughout.”
Airline Response
The airline has apologized for the inconvenience caused to passengers and has assured that the safety of passengers is their top priority.
“We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers due to the technical issue,”
said a spokesperson for the airline.
“The safety of our passengers is our top priority, and we took the decision to return the plane to the airport as a precautionary measure.”
The incident at MBB Airport highlights the importance of prioritizing passenger safety and the diligence of the pilots and airport staff in handling emergency situations. The investigation into the cause of the technical issue will help to prevent similar incidents in the future.
