Ahmedabad-Diu IndiGo flight aborts takeoff after engine catches fire
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Ahmedabad-Diu IndiGo flight aborts takeoff after engine catches fire
An Indigo flight from Ahmedabad to Diu, with 60 passengers on board, aborted takeoff when one of the engines caught fire. The incident was reported during the takeoff roll and the flight was immediately vacated. The aircraft landed safely at its destination and the airliner said that the aircraft will undergo a thorough technical inspection before resuming operations.
The incident was reported during the takeoff roll and the flight was immediately vacated, Deccan Herald reported.
The aircraft had began its takeoff roll when the pilot sent “Mayday” call to the air traffic control. An IndiGo Spokesperson said the pilots informed the authorities after discovering the technical snag.
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“A technical snag indication was noticed just before take-off on IndiGo flight 6E 7966 operating from Ahmedabad to Diu on 23 July 2025. Following the standard operating procedure, the pilots informed the authorities and returned the aircraft to the bay. The aircraft will undergo necessary checks and maintenance before resuming operations,” the IndiGo Spokesperson said.
The incident happened in the flight ATR76, which was scheduled to depart from the Ahmedabad airport at 11 am.
“We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and are making all efforts to minimize it by offering them refreshments, accommodation in the next available flight or full refund against cancellation, as per their preference,” the statement added.
The incident comes after an IndiGo flight operating from Goa to Indore, encountered a technical snag just before landing on Monday. The aircraft landed safely at its destination and the airliner said that the aircraft will undergo a thorough technical inspection before resuming operations.
IndiGo flight aborts take off at Ahmedabad due to engine fire
An Indigo flight from Ahmedabad to Diu had to abort takeoff due to an engine fire. All passengers and crew members were safely evacuated from the aircraft. IndiGo authorities said that it would be grounded till it undergoes a comprehensive check-up. The incident comes a day after an IndiGO aircraft operating from Goa to Indore had to make an emergency landing as it developed a technical snag.
According to media reports, soon after the aircraft started rolling for take-off, one of the engines caught fire and the pilot immediately aborted take-off. All passengers and crew members were safely evacuated from the aircraft.
A Deccan Herald report stated that soon after starting to roll for take-off, the pilot sent a “Mayday” call to the air traffic control and informed the authorities about the engine fire.
“A technical snag indication was noticed just before take-off on IndiGo flight 6E 7966 operating from Ahmedabad to Diu on 23 July 2025. Following the standard operating procedure, the pilots informed the authorities and returned the aircraft to the bay. The aircraft will undergo necessary checks and maintenance before resuming operations,” the IndiGo Spokesperson said.
“We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and are making all efforts to minimise it by offering them refreshments, accommodation in the next available flight or full refund against cancellation, as per their preference,” added the spokesperson.
The incident comes a day after an IndiGO aircraft operating from Goa to Indore had to make an emergency landing as it developed a technical snag. However, the aircraft landed safely. IndiGO authorities said that it would be grounded till it undergoes a comprehensive check-up.
Ahmedabad-Diu IndiGo Flight Aborts TakeOff After Engine Catches Fire
Indigo flight from Ahmedabad to Diu, with 60 passengers on board, aborted takeoff. The aircraft was then returned to the bay for inspection. IndiGo apologised for the inconvenience caused to passengers and assured that every effort is being made to minimise further disruption.
An IndiGo flight from Ahmedabad to Diu, carrying 50 passengers, was forced to abort takeoff after one of its engines caught fire. IndiGo stated that during pre-departure checks, the pilots detected a technical indication and immediately informed the relevant authorities. The aircraft was then returned to the bay for inspection.
As per the schedule, the Ahmedabad to Diu was supposed to depart at around 11:15 am from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
“When the aircraft began its take-off roll, the pilots took a decision to abort the take-off due to some technical reasons. The flight stands cancelled. All the 50-odd passengers and crew members are safe,” a source was quoted as saying by PTI.
IndiGo apologised for the inconvenience caused to passengers and assured that every effort is being made to minimise further disruption. “We are offering refreshments, accommodation in the next available flight, or a full refund against cancellation, as per their preference,” the statement read.