IndiGo pilots derostered: after low-fuel mayday forces Bengaluru emergency landing

IndiGo flight 6E-6764, an Airbus A321 carrying 168 passengers, was forced to make an emergency landing in Bengaluru on June 19 after the pilots declared a mayday due to insufficient fuel.

The flight departed Guwahati at 4:40 pm and was scheduled to land in Chennai at 7:45 pm. However, bad weather conditions in Chennai prevented a safe landing. The pilot attempted a go-around maneuver after the aircraft's landing gear briefly touched the runway, a move also known as a balked landing.

"The flight finally landed safely in Bengaluru at about 8:20 pm," according to IndiGo.

Following the distress call, Air Traffic Control alerted ground staff, including medical and fire services, who were ready to respond immediately.

In response to the incident, both pilots have been derostered pending further investigation.

"Budget carrier IndiGo's Guwahati-Chennai flight, with 168 passengers, made an emergency landing in Bengaluru after pilots declared 'mayday' due to 'insufficient fuel', said sources."

This incident highlights the critical importance of fuel management and weather considerations in flight operations, as well as the swift coordination between pilots and ground services to ensure passenger safety.

The airline and authorities are expected to conduct a thorough review of the events leading to the emergency landing to prevent future occurrences.

IndiGo flight 6E-6764 from Guwahati to Chennai made an emergency landing in Bengaluru on June 19 after pilots declared a mayday due to insufficient fuel. The Airbus A321, carrying 168 passengers, aborted its Chennai landing amid bad weather. Both pilots have been derostered following the incident.