An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa made an emergency landing at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on the evening of July 16 due to a reported engine failure, a source said.
Flight 6E 6271, operated by an Airbus A320neo, took off from Delhi around 8 pm, about 30 minutes late, and was diverted to Mumbai after experiencing a technical snag during the journey. The plane landed safely at 9:52 pm. The exact number of passengers on board has not been confirmed.
Sources told the news agency that a full emergency was declared for IndiGo flight 6E-6271 on the Delhi-Goa route after it was diverted to Mumbai due to an engine failure.
Earlier, on July 9, IndiGo flight 6E 5009 from Patna to Delhi was forced to return mid-air to Patna following a bird strike, the airline’s spokesperson confirmed. The flight was cancelled for the day to allow for necessary maintenance and inspection. Passengers were offered full refunds or alternative travel arrangements, the spokesperson added. Passengers were provided with refreshments and offered a full refund or alternative travel arrangements.
“We are committed to minimising inconvenience to our customers by offering refreshments, full refunds on cancellations, and alternate travel options. We deeply regret the disruption caused by this unforeseen situation. The safety and security of our customers and crew remain our highest priority,” the spokesperson said.
A full emergency was declared at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai following the diversion of the IndiGo flight due to a technical snag. According to a CSMIA spokesperson, the emergency was declared at 21:35 hours on July 16, 2025. The flight landed safely at 21:52 hours, and the full emergency status was withdrawn at 21:57 hours.
Passengers were safely deboarded and assisted by terminal staff. While the airline arranges alternative travel for the affected passengers, CSMIA’s Terminal Operations team remains on standby to provide all necessary support. There was no impact on overall airport operations. At CSMIA, safety continues to be the highest priority.
Delhi Airport Sees Five Flight Diversions Due to Adverse Weather
On July 16 afternoon, at least five flights were diverted from Delhi airport due to bad weather. Officials reported that two IndiGo flights and two Air India flights were diverted to Jaipur, while one Air India flight was redirected to Amritsar. In a post on X at 1:44 pm, Air India noted that gusty winds and rain were affecting flight operations in Delhi.
“Heavy rains are forecast across #Delhi today, and while our operations remain on schedule for now, weather-related delays may be expected later in the day,” IndiGo stated in a post on X at 2:17 pm.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi is the country’s largest airport, handling around 1,300 flights daily.
In the wake of the recent tragic incident at Ahmedabad airport, where multiple lives were lost due to a runway collision involving an aircraft and ground staff, aviation authorities across India have intensified safety checks. Airports and airlines are conducting thorough inspections of aircraft systems, emergency protocols, and crew preparedness. DGCA has also issued fresh advisories to ensure that no technical issue, however minor, goes unaddressed. Special attention is being given to engine maintenance, flight control systems, and weather-related preparedness. The incident has reignited the conversation around stricter compliance and real-time monitoring of in-flight issues. In response, airlines are reviewing standard operating procedures, especially for emergency landings and mid-air diversions. CSMIA, along with other major airports, is now prioritising enhanced ground coordination to avoid delays in emergency response. Training sessions for ground staff and cabin crew have also been stepped up. The aviation sector is now on high alert to prevent any recurrence of such unfortunate events. Passenger safety remains the topmost priority across the country’s aviation network.
