An Abu Dhabi bound IndiGo flight was forced to return mid-way to Kochi early on Saturday after facing a technical snag. The flight &nbsp;carrying 180 passengers and six crew members had flown for about 2 hours when the snag was detected and the pilots had to return.&nbsp;The aircraft is currently undergoing safety checks after safely landing in Kochi. Also an alternative aircraft was arranged for customers to complete the journey, said the airlines. However, it did not specify on the type of problem the plane encountered during the flight. &nbsp;“A technical issue was detected on IndiGo flight 6E 1403 operating from Kochi to Abu Dhabi on 6 September 2025. As a precautionary step, the pilots decided to turn back and the aircraft landed safely at Cochin International Airport. While the aircraft is undergoing necessary maintenance checks before resuming operations, an alternative aircraft was promptly arranged for customers to complete the journey,” an IndiGo Spokesperson said.&nbsp;“We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and made all possible efforts to minimise it, including offering them meals and refreshments. At IndiGo, we remain committed to the safety and security of our customers and crew," the airlines added.&nbsp;The flight 6E-1403 (COK-AUH) departed from Kochi at 11.10 pm on Friday and returned to the city at around 1.44 am on Saturday after encountering a snag, reported news agency PTI.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the alternate plane took off for Abhu Dhabi at around 3.30 am with a new set of crew as the earlier crew was replaced due to flight duty time restrictions.&nbsp;Earlier Incidents&nbsp;On August 16, 2025, &nbsp;IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft touched the runway at Mumbai Airport during a low-altitude go-around amid bad weather. The incident happened during heavy rain and poor visibility in Mumbai.&nbsp;In September last year, a Bengaluru-bound IndiGo A321 aircraft suffered a tail strike. The flight crew was de-rostered as part of the investigation.&nbsp;In 2023, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had penalised IndiGo by ₹30 lakh because of four tail strike incidents in six months. The DGCA is a statutory body of the Government of India to regulate civil aviation in India.&nbsp;During an audit of those incidents, the civil aviation regulator found deficiencies in IndiGo’s training and engineering procedure. &nbsp;

The flight carrying 180 passengers had flown for about 2 hours when the snag was detected and the pilots had to return.

An Abu Dhabi bound IndiGo flight was forced to return mid-way to Kochi early on Saturday after facing a technical snag. The flight carrying 180 passengers and six crew members had flown for about 2 hours when the snag was detected and the pilots had to return. The aircraft is currently undergoing safety checks after safely landing in Kochi. Also an alternative aircraft was arranged for customers to complete the journey, said the airlines. However, it did not specify on the type of problem the plane encountered during the flight. “A technical issue was detected on IndiGo flight 6E 1403 operating from Kochi to Abu Dhabi on 6 September 2025. As a precautionary step, the pilots decided to turn back and the aircraft landed safely at Cochin International Airport. While the aircraft is undergoing necessary maintenance checks before resuming operations, an alternative aircraft was promptly arranged for customers to complete the journey,” an IndiGo Spokesperson said. “We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and made all possible efforts to minimise it, including offering them meals and refreshments. At IndiGo, we remain committed to the safety and security of our customers and crew," the airlines added. The flight 6E-1403 (COK-AUH) departed from Kochi at 11.10 pm on Friday and returned to the city at around 1.44 am on Saturday after encountering a snag, reported news agency PTI. Meanwhile, the alternate plane took off for Abhu Dhabi at around 3.30 am with a new set of crew as the earlier crew was replaced due to flight duty time restrictions. Earlier Incidents On August 16, 2025, IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft touched the runway at Mumbai Airport during a low-altitude go-around amid bad weather. The incident happened during heavy rain and poor visibility in Mumbai. In September last year, a Bengaluru-bound IndiGo A321 aircraft suffered a tail strike. The flight crew was de-rostered as part of the investigation. In 2023, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had penalised IndiGo by ₹30 lakh because of four tail strike incidents in six months. The DGCA is a statutory body of the Government of India to regulate civil aviation in India. During an audit of those incidents, the civil aviation regulator found deficiencies in IndiGo’s training and engineering procedure.

&nbsp;The flight &nbsp;carrying 180 passengers had flown for about 2 hours when the snag was detected and the pilots had to return.

IndiGo flight for Abu Dhabi faces mid-air snag, forced to return to Kochi

An IndiGo flight, which took off from Tirupati’s Renigunta Airport on Sunday (Jul 20), made an emergency landing after experiencing a technical issue mid-air. The flight was heading towards Hyderabad. Reportedly, the flight had landed in Tirupati from Hyderabad at 7:05 pm and took off again at 7:55 pm. However, shortly after taking off, near Venkatagiri, the aircraft experienced a technical snag. This prompted pilots to act swiftly and return to Renigunta for a safe landing at 8:30 pm.&nbsp;The plane was carrying 221 passengers onboard, all of whom are safe. According to reports, IndiGo flight 6E 6591, an Airbus A321, was just over half an hour in the air before making a u-turn. The reason behind the unexpected return remains unclear.&nbsp;“This was the last scheduled flight to Hyderabad for the day, and passengers were requested to leave the airport premises after the return,” said an airline representative, as quoted by The Hindu. IndiGo officials have said that a technical team is currently assessing the aircraft. An alternative flight has been arranged for the passengers for 8:20 am on Monday. As of now, no official statement has been issued by the airline.&nbsp;Recently, there have been several reports of aircraft facing technical issues mid-air. This comes amid heightened tensions faced by Air India and Boeing aircraft following the devastating crash on June 12 that killed over 260 people. The incident has brought increased scrutiny over the maintenance of aircraft by airlines.&nbsp;Earlier on Sunday (Jul 20), Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said that the government would not draw any conclusions until it receives the final report on the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. He appealed to Western media not to speculate and praised the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) for being able to decode the black box data in India.

This comes amid heightened tensions faced by Air India and Boeing aircraft following the devastating crash on June 12 that killed over 260 people. The incident has brought increased scrutiny over the maintenance of aircraft by airlines.

An IndiGo flight, which took off from Tirupati’s Renigunta Airport on Sunday (Jul 20), made an emergency landing after experiencing a technical issue mid-air. The flight was heading towards Hyderabad. Reportedly, the flight had landed in Tirupati from Hyderabad at 7:05 pm and took off again at 7:55 pm. However, shortly after taking off, near Venkatagiri, the aircraft experienced a technical snag. This prompted pilots to act swiftly and return to Renigunta for a safe landing at 8:30 pm. The plane was carrying 221 passengers onboard, all of whom are safe. According to reports, IndiGo flight 6E 6591, an Airbus A321, was just over half an hour in the air before making a u-turn. The reason behind the unexpected return remains unclear. “This was the last scheduled flight to Hyderabad for the day, and passengers were requested to leave the airport premises after the return,” said an airline representative, as quoted by The Hindu. IndiGo officials have said that a technical team is currently assessing the aircraft. An alternative flight has been arranged for the passengers for 8:20 am on Monday. As of now, no official statement has been issued by the airline. Recently, there have been several reports of aircraft facing technical issues mid-air. This comes amid heightened tensions faced by Air India and Boeing aircraft following the devastating crash on June 12 that killed over 260 people. The incident has brought increased scrutiny over the maintenance of aircraft by airlines. Earlier on Sunday (Jul 20), Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said that the government would not draw any conclusions until it receives the final report on the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. He appealed to Western media not to speculate and praised the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) for being able to decode the black box data in India.

This comes amid heightened tensions faced by Air India and Boeing aircraft following the devastating crash on June 12 that killed over 260 people. The incident has brought increased scrutiny over the maintenance of aircraft by airlines.

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Tirupati after facing technical snag mid-air

An IndiGo flight carrying 191 passengers en route to Goa from Delhi made an emergency landing in Mumbai on Wednesday night following a technical snag detected mid-air. Before making an emergency landing at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) of Mumbai, Maharashtra, the pilot of the aircraft declared ‘PAN PAN PAN’ due to a malfunction in engine number 1.&nbsp;Through this article, we will try to understand what the ‘PAN PAN PAN’ call is in the aviation sector and how it is different from the ‘Mayday call’ during a flight emergency.&nbsp;<h3>What is the ‘PAN PAN PAN’ call? Why did the pilot say that?</h3>A PAN alert is a standard international radio urgency signal used not only by aviation pilots during a technical snag but also by mariners to indicate a non-life-threatening emergency that requires immediate attention. In the aviation sector, pilots use this alert signal only when they discover serious technical issues in flights that don't pose an immediate threat to life or the aircraft but require quick attention.&nbsp;This call signal is given when a flight has a partial engine failure, low fuel, medical emergencies on board, or any non-critical mechanical failure, among others.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/another-accident-averted-indigo-plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-mumbai-here-s-why-pilot-issued-pan-pan-pan-code-1752731375898">Another accident averted? IndiGo plane makes emergency landing in Mumbai</a><h3>How is a 'PAN' call different from a 'Mayday call'?</h3>Basically, the PAN call is one level below a 'Mayday call,' which indicates a major but not immediate threat. The 'Mayday call' is given when there is engine failure, fire, or any accident that will jeopardise the safety and integrity of the aircraft. It is transmitted via radio to alert Air Traffic Control (ATC) or other vessels nearby.&nbsp;As per the standard practice, the calls are repeated thrice to ensure clarity and immediate recognition and reduce the risk of miscommunication for immediate support. During this distress, after mayday is repeated three times, all the relevant information is sent to the potential rescuers, who would need to know the nature of the emergency, location or last known location, fuel remaining, current weather, what type of help is needed, and the number of people in danger.

This alert, by airline pilots or mariners, is given only when they discover serious technical issues in flights or ships that do not pose an immediate threat to life or the aircraft but require quick attention. 

An IndiGo flight carrying 191 passengers en route to Goa from Delhi made an emergency landing in Mumbai on Wednesday night following a technical snag detected mid-air. Before making an emergency landing at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) of Mumbai, Maharashtra, the pilot of the aircraft declared ‘PAN PAN PAN’ due to a malfunction in engine number 1. Through this article, we will try to understand what the ‘PAN PAN PAN’ call is in the aviation sector and how it is different from the ‘Mayday call’ during a flight emergency. What is the ‘PAN PAN PAN’ call? Why did the pilot say that? A PAN alert is a standard international radio urgency signal used not only by aviation pilots during a technical snag but also by mariners to indicate a non-life-threatening emergency that requires immediate attention. In the aviation sector, pilots use this alert signal only when they discover serious technical issues in flights that don't pose an immediate threat to life or the aircraft but require quick attention. This call signal is given when a flight has a partial engine failure, low fuel, medical emergencies on board, or any non-critical mechanical failure, among others. Also read: Another accident averted? IndiGo plane makes emergency landing in Mumbai How is a 'PAN' call different from a 'Mayday call'? Basically, the PAN call is one level below a 'Mayday call,' which indicates a major but not immediate threat. The 'Mayday call' is given when there is engine failure, fire, or any accident that will jeopardise the safety and integrity of the aircraft. It is transmitted via radio to alert Air Traffic Control (ATC) or other vessels nearby. As per the standard practice, the calls are repeated thrice to ensure clarity and immediate recognition and reduce the risk of miscommunication for immediate support. During this distress, after mayday is repeated three times, all the relevant information is sent to the potential rescuers, who would need to know the nature of the emergency, location or last known location, fuel remaining, current weather, what type of help is needed, and the number of people in danger.

This alert, by airline pilots or mariners, is given only when they discover serious technical issues in flights or ships that don't pose an immediate threat to life or the aircraft but require quick attention.&nbsp;

Goa-bound IndiGo flight pilot issued ‘PAN PAN PAN’ call before landing: What it means

An IndiGo flight en route to Goa from New Delhi had to make an emergency landing at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Wednesday night after a mid-air technical snag was detected. The flight, 6E 6271, with an Airbus A320neo aircraft carrying 191 passengers and crew members, was originally scheduled to land at Manohar International Airport in Goa. However, for a precautionary measure, it was diverted to Mumbai, the CSMIA said in an official statement.The flight took off from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport to Goa Airport when a mid-air technical snag prompted an emergency landing in Mumbai. The flight landed safely at 9:52 pm.“Following the diversion of a Delhi-Goa flight due to a technical snag, a full emergency was declared at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (CSMIA) at 21:35 hours on 16 July 2025. The flight landed safely at 21:52 hours. The full emergency status was withdrawn at 21:57 hours,” the CSMIA confirmed, news agency IANS reported.Meanwhile, all passengers safely landed and were assisted by terminal staff. The airport authorities also assured of no impact on overall operations and added that the safety of passengers would be their top priority. “There has been no impact on overall airport operations. At CSMIA, safety always remains our highest priority,” the airport added.“An alternative aircraft has been arranged for completing the journey, which will depart shortly with the customers. We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers due to this unforeseen situation. At IndiGo, the safety and security of the customers, crew, and aircraft are of utmost importance,” the spokesperson said.In addition, all passengers of the flight were reported to be safe.<h3>What did the pilot say before the emergency landing?</h3>According to Mumbai airport officials, the incident occurred when the IndiGo flight, 6E 6271, was flying around 100 nautical miles north of Bhubaneswar, HT reported.Requesting anonymity during the technical snag, one of the officials said, "The pilot declared ‘PAN PAN PAN’ (an urgent message indicating a non-life-threatening emergency) due to a malfunction in engine number 1).”&nbsp;

The IndiGo flight, 6E 6271, with an Airbus A320neo aircraft carrying 191 passengers, landed at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Wednesday night at 21:52 hours.

An IndiGo flight en route to Goa from New Delhi had to make an emergency landing at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Wednesday night after a mid-air technical snag was detected. The flight, 6E 6271, with an Airbus A320neo aircraft carrying 191 passengers and crew members, was originally scheduled to land at Manohar International Airport in Goa. However, for a precautionary measure, it was diverted to Mumbai, the CSMIA said in an official statement. The flight took off from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport to Goa Airport when a mid-air technical snag prompted an emergency landing in Mumbai. The flight landed safely at 9:52 pm. “Following the diversion of a Delhi-Goa flight due to a technical snag, a full emergency was declared at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (CSMIA) at 21:35 hours on 16 July 2025. The flight landed safely at 21:52 hours. The full emergency status was withdrawn at 21:57 hours,” the CSMIA confirmed, news agency IANS reported. Meanwhile, all passengers safely landed and were assisted by terminal staff. The airport authorities also assured of no impact on overall operations and added that the safety of passengers would be their top priority. “There has been no impact on overall airport operations. At CSMIA, safety always remains our highest priority,” the airport added. “An alternative aircraft has been arranged for completing the journey, which will depart shortly with the customers. We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers due to this unforeseen situation. At IndiGo, the safety and security of the customers, crew, and aircraft are of utmost importance,” the spokesperson said. In addition, all passengers of the flight were reported to be safe. What did the pilot say before the emergency landing? According to Mumbai airport officials, the incident occurred when the IndiGo flight, 6E 6271, was flying around 100 nautical miles north of Bhubaneswar, HT reported. Requesting anonymity during the technical snag, one of the officials said, "The pilot declared ‘PAN PAN PAN’ (an urgent message indicating a non-life-threatening emergency) due to a malfunction in engine number 1).”

The IndiGo flight, 6E 6271, with an Airbus A320neo aircraft carrying 191 passengers, landed at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Wednesday night at 21:52 hours.

Another accident averted? IndiGo plane makes emergency landing in Mumbai: Here's why pilot issued 'PAN PAN PAN' code

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