Dubai-Mumbai IndiGo Flight Diverted to Rajkot After Cargo Hold Smoke Alert; Passengers Evacuated
All 187 passengers and seven crew members deboarded safely as technical teams inspected the aircraft to determine the source of the smoke.
- On Monday, an IndiGo flight from Dubai to Mumbai made an emergency landing at Rajkot International Airport after the pilot detected indications of smoke in the cargo hold.
- Diverting the Airbus A321 became necessary as a precautionary measure to eliminate potential risk to those on board after smoke indications emerged.
- Rajkot International Airport Director Diganta Borah confirmed the aircraft landed safely, with all 187 passengers and seven crew members deboarding without injury.
- Technical teams began examining the aircraft to establish the source of the smoke, while airport officials reiterated that the situation remained fully under control.
- Sources said the airline is arranging another aircraft to transport the stranded passengers to Mumbai, with further details expected once the inspection is completed.
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Dubai-Mumbai IndiGo flight diverted to Rajkot after cargo hold smoke alert; passengers evacuated
An IndiGo flight from Dubai to Mumbai made an emergency landing in Rajkot. Smoke was detected in the cargo hold area, prompting the diversion. The aircraft landed safely with 194 passengers and crew members on board. All individuals were evacuated without any injuries from the plane. Technicians are now examining the aircraft to determine the cause of the smoke.
Emergency landing by Dubai-Mumbai IndiGo flight, passengers safe
Rajkot: A Dubai-Mumbai IndiGo flight carrying 194 passengers and crew members made an emergency landing at the Rajkot International Airport in Gujarat on Monday, July 27, after smoke was detected in the cargo hold area, airport authorities said. In a statement, the airport management said, “Flight IGO 1452 from Dubai to Mumbai, with 194 persons on board, was diverted to Rajkot after smoke was detected in the cargo hold area” of the aircraft. An …
Dubai-Mumbai flight makes emergency landing at Rajkot after smoke is detected - The Tribune
A Dubai-Mumbai IndiGo flight carrying 194 passengers and crew members made an emergency landing at the Rajkot International Airport in Gujarat on Monday after smoke was detected in the cargo hold area, airport authorities said.
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