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Engine Fails Mid-Air, IndiGo Flight With 224 On Board Lands Safely in Chennai

Published: 12 August 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

An IndiGo flight (6E-723) from Kolkata to Chennai declared a full emergency shortly before landing after its left engine failed. Airport authorities activated emergency protocols, and the aircraft landed safely at Chennai Airport at 11:37 PM, with all 224 passengers and crew unharmed.

Key Takeaways

The safe landing highlights the effectiveness of emergency aviation procedures, but the incident adds to growing scrutiny of airline safety and aircraft maintenance standards.

Sources

New Indian Express, Outlook India