Bagdogra-Bound IndiGo Flight Returns To Delhi Airport, Suffers Technical Problem

The pilot flying Bagdogra-Delhi flight noticed a technical issue and requested a turn back and landed the plane safely, IndiGo said in a statement.

Bagdogra-Bound IndiGo Flight Returns To Delhi Airport, Suffers Technical Problem
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An IndiGo plane enroute to Bagdogra returned to Delhi on Saturday afternoon due to a technical problem. While a source said the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical problem, IndiGo said the flight 6E 6282 from Delhi to Bagdogra returned to Delhi as a precaution.

"The pilot noticed a technical issue and requested a turn back. The aircraft landed safely and is undergoing necessary inspection. An alternate aircraft was provided for the passengers to be flown to Bagdogra," IndiGo said in a statement.

According to the source, there were more than 200 people onboard.

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