IndiGo Plane Catches Fire at Delhi Airport Before Taking Off, DGCA Orders Probe | Video

IndiGo Plane Catches Fire at Delhi Airport Before Taking Off, DCGA Orders Probe Video

An IndiGo plane caught fire at the Delhi Airport moments before taking off, following which DGCA has ordered a probe in the matter. Video of the incident shows one of the engines of the plane engulfed in flame, sending off sparks all over the runway. The incident was reported from IndiGo flight 6E-2131 which was flying from Delhi to Bengaluru. It should be noted that IndiGo chose to use the term ‘technical issue’, instead of mentioning fire and sparks.

“An aircraft operating flight 6E2131 from Delhi to Bangalore experienced a technical issue while on take-off roll, immediately after which the pilot aborted the take-off and the aircraft returned to the bay. All passengers and crew are safe and an alternate aircraft is being arranged to operate the flight. We regret the inconvenience caused to the passengers,” the IndiGo statement read.

No injuries or casualties were reported in the immediate aftermath of the incident. As per reports, the 6E-2131 flight was carrying as many as 177 passengers and 7 crew members. The incident happened just when the plane was preparing to take off. The plane was immediately stopped in the wake of the fire, and all the passengers were deboarded.

A SpiceJet pilot in the airline’s plane was behind the IndiGo aircraft saw the mishap and alerted the ATC.

The Facts of the Matter

After SpiceJet airline’s string of mishaps that was reported earlier this year, it’s low-cost Indian carrier IndiGo that is in news for a similar mishap. Earlier on October 28, a Bengaluru-bound IndiGo aircraft flying from Delhi was grounded at the airport after sparks were spotted coming from the aircraft’s engine. IndiGo called the mishap a ‘technical issue’, and a probe has been ordered by the DCGA.

In the video of the incident widely shared on social media, passengers of the IndiGo flight 6E-2131 can be heard sounding panicked and alarm. The video then shows sparks flying all over the runway of the airstrip with one engine of the airplane engulfed in flames.

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Plane was Carrying 177 passengers, 7 Crew Members

As per Tanu Sharma, the DCP (IGI Airport), the ATC of the Indira Gandhi International airport received an alert from the IndiGo flight which was carrying 177 passengers and 7 crew members. The plane, which was bound from Delhi to Bengaluru, was about to take off, when passengers and authorities spotted sparks on the runway due to the technical snag. Following this, the aircraft was stopped and all the passengers were deboarded safely.

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“Engine Stall During Take Off”: IndiGo Responds

One of the passengers aboard the flight shared their experience on Twitter, to which IndiGo responded with – “The flight experienced an engine stall during take off roll. The take off was aborted and the aircraft safely returned to the bay. We understand that all passengers are being accommodated on an alternate aircraft. For immediate assistance, you may reach out to our team members at the airport.”

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Official Statement

Later, IndiGo issued an official statement which read – “An aircraft operating flight 6E2131 from Delhi to Bangalore experienced a technical issue while on take off roll, immediately after which the pilot aborted the take off and the aircraft returned to the bay. All passengers and crew are safe and an alternate aircraft is being arranged to operate the flight. We regret the inconvenience caused to the passengers.”

DCGA Orders Probe

The DCGA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) issued a statement, mentioning that a detailed investigation will be carried out in the matter to ascertain the reasons for the fire. The statement also mentioned that a study will be carried to ascertain whether such incidents have occurred in the past, following which suitable action will be taken.

 

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