IndiGo flight from Vizag makes emergency landing at Delhi after engine failure

A Delhi‑bound IndiGo flight from Visakhapatnam (Vizag) , carrying around 160–161 passengers , made a precautionary emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Saturday after suffering a suspected engine failure mid‑air , officials and sources said. The Boeing 737‑800 aircraft, operating as Flight 6E 579 , declared a full emergency at about 10:39 am when reports came in of a technical issue involving one engine, prompting emergency protocols and high alert on Runway 28 .

Despite the scare, the aircraft touched down safely at around 10:59 am–11 am with no injuries or casualties reported among passengers or crew , according to airport officials and flight tracking data. Fire tenders and emergency services were on standby during the landing, and the situation was handled without any reported damage to the aircraft.

IndiGo later issued a statement confirming that the crew followed standard safety procedures after detecting the issue shortly before landing, and that the aircraft has been grounded for thorough inspection and maintenance checks . Airport operations remained normal before and after the incident , with no significant disruption to other flights.

Several reports also noted that the aircraft may have been wet‑leased from another operator , a common practice where airlines lease aircraft temporarily from third parties to manage capacity, though all passengers were safely evacuated after landing. Aviation experts highlighted that such emergency landings are standard procedure when engine‑related abnormalities are detected, and modern aircraft like the Boeing 737 are designed to continue flying safely on a single engine for short distances.

Investigations by aviation authorities , including the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and IndiGo’s technical teams, are expected to probe the exact cause of the suspected engine failure, with further updates likely in the coming days.