IndiGo Flight Lands Safely in Delhi After Engine Issue

New Delhi, March 28, 2026 - An IndiGo flight from Visakhapatnam safely landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday morning after reporting a suspected engine failure, prompting airport authorities to declare a full emergency as a precaution.

The aircraft, operating as flight 6E 579, a Boeing 737 wet-leased from Turkey's Corendon Airlines, was en route from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh to the capital with 161 passengers and crew on board. The technical issue was detected shortly before the scheduled arrival around 11 a.m., leading the pilots to request priority clearance. Airport officials immediately activated standard emergency protocols, placing Runway 28 on high alert and mobilizing response teams.

The Delhi Fire Services received notification of the situation at 10:53 a.m. and dispatched multiple fire tenders to the runway area. Emergency crews remained on standby throughout the landing process to address any potential risks. The plane touched down without incident, and all passengers were evacuated safely. Officials confirmed no injuries occurred and no damage was reported to the aircraft or airport infrastructure.

In a statement, IndiGo explained that the...