IndiGo Flight Returns Safely To Pune After Landing Gear Snag, 192 Passengers Evacuated

Pune, November 15 (Yes Punjab News)

An IndiGo flight bound for Guwahati returned safely to Pune airport on Sunday morning after a technical snag prevented its landing gear from retracting shortly after takeoff, prompting a full emergency response as a precaution.

The aircraft, operating as flight 6E 0623 (VT-IZE), had departed from Pune when the crew noticed that the landing gear remained extended. The pilot immediately alerted Air Traffic Control (ATC), following which airport authorities coordinated with the airline and other agencies.

Fire tenders, ambulances and emergency response teams were placed on standby. As part of standard safety procedures, the aircraft made a low pass over the runway to allow authorities to visually inspect the landing gear before clearing it to land.

The aircraft landed safely at Pune airport at 9.04 a.m. and was escorted to Bay No. 7 by emergency vehicles, including three fire-fighting trucks and two ambulances. The emergency was withdrawn at 9.10 a.m. after the aircraft was confirmed to be in a safe condition.

All 192 passengers and crew members disembarked through an aerobridge. No injuries were reported.

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IndiGo said it had arranged an alternate aircraft from Bengaluru to operate the Pune-Guwahati service and minimise inconvenience to passengers.

“IndiGo flight 6E 623, operating from Pune to Guwahati on 15 November 2026, returned to origin and landed safely at the Pune International Airport after a technical snag was detected shortly after take-off. In line with standard operating procedures, all relevant authorities were immediately informed,” an airline spokesperson said.

“The aircraft is undergoing maintenance checks and will resume operations after securing necessary clearances. An alternate aircraft has been arranged promptly to operate the flight,” the spokesperson added.

The airline said passengers were being provided regular updates, meals and refreshments, alternative travel arrangements and refunds wherever applicable. It also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused.