IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Chennai Airport
An IndiGo flight traveling from Kolkata to Chennai made an emergency landing at Chennai International Airport on Tuesday night, August 11, 2026, after one of its engines developed a technical problem shortly before landing.
The aircraft was carrying passengers from Kolkata when the pilot informed Air Traffic Control (ATC) that the left engine was not functioning properly.
Emergency Declared Before Landing
The flight departed from Kolkata at around 9:20 p.m. and was scheduled to reach Chennai at approximately 11:30 p.m.
As the aircraft approached Chennai, the pilot informed ATC about the engine problem. Following the alert, a full emergency was declared at around 11:29 p.m.
Emergency teams at the airport were immediately placed on standby. Fire and rescue personnel prepared to respond in case assistance was required after the aircraft landed.
Aircraft Lands Safely
Despite the engine problem, the pilots successfully brought the aircraft to the ground.
The flight landed safely at Chennai airport at around 11:37 p.m. Emergency response teams were ready at the airport, but no major incident was reported during the landing.
The safe landing was possible because the pilots followed the required safety procedures and coordinated with ATC and airport authorities.
IndiGo Confirms Technical Problem
IndiGo confirmed that the aircraft experienced a technical issue shortly before landing in Chennai.
The airline said that all relevant authorities were informed and that the pilots followed standard operating procedures to complete the emergency landing safely.
The aircraft has since been taken for inspection and maintenance.
Aircraft Undergoing Checks
Engineers and maintenance teams are examining the aircraft to determine the exact cause of the problem.
The aircraft will remain at the airport until the necessary checks and repairs are completed. It will return to service only after it receives the required safety clearance.
The incident highlights the importance of emergency procedures and coordination between pilots, air traffic controllers, airport teams, and airline staff in dealing with technical problems during a flight.