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IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Left Engine Failure
An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Chennai made an emergency landing due to a left-engine failure, safely landing at Chennai airport late Tuesday night.
On Tuesday night, an IndiGo flight carrying 224 passengers from Kolkata to Chennai faced a left-engine failure while approaching landing. The pilot declared a full emergency shortly before the aircraft was scheduled to land at Chennai airport at 11:30 pm, according to reports from multiple sources.
Emergency protocols were enacted to ensure the aircraft's safe arrival. The flight landed successfully on Runway 25, with no injuries or incidents reported among the passengers and crew during the emergency.
Post-landing operations at Chennai airport resumed normal activity immediately following the incident. The quick response of the crew and ground staff contributed to the safe conclusion of the emergency situation.
This incident occurred within hours of another aviation report, where an Air India pilot was found to have tested positive in a drug test following a recent in-flight incident, highlighting ongoing scrutiny within the aviation sector.