- By Raju Kumar
- Wed, 16 Jul 2025 03:35 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Patna IndiGo Flight: A Patna-bound IndiGo flight, 6E 2482, from Delhi resorted to a go-around while attempting to land at the Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Bihar's capital city on Tuesday, news agency PTI reported, quoting sources.
The aircraft with 173 passengers onboard went a go-around due to an unstabilised approach during the first attempt to land. The pilots did not make a touchdown during the initial approach. The IndiGo flight landed safely on the second attempt at the Patna airport.
The sources said the go-around was a standard safety procedure and was carried out as a precaution. They stated, "It was a normal and safe manoeuvre. The pilot opted for the go-around to ensure a stable landing approach."
What Is Go-Around Process?
A Go-around is a commonly practised in aviation when the pilots feel that the approach of the plane does not meet safety or stability parameters. The situation can occur due to several reasons, including weather conditions and other operational factors. Pilots take a call in the final moment before landing.
Delhi-Bound IndiGo flight Returned To Patna
Earlier, a Delhi-bound IndiGo flight 6E 5009 returned to the Patna airport on July 9 due to a bird strike. The bird strike incident forced the flight to turn back mid-air on July 9.
The IndiGo spokesperson said that the flight has been cancelled for the day to carry out proper maintenance of the aircraft. Later, the passengers were offered a full refund or provided with alternative arrangements for their destination.
"IndiGo flight 6E 5009 operating from Patna to Delhi on 09 July 2025 turned back to Patna due to a bird strike. Due to the requirement of necessary inspection and maintenance of the aircraft, the flight has been cancelled for the day," the IndiGo spokesperson said.
The passengers were subsequently offered refreshments, a full refund on the flight or alternative arrangements for travel.
"We are doing our best to minimise inconvenience to our customers, including offering them refreshments, a full refund on cancellation and/or making alternate arrangements for their travel. The inconvenience caused due to this unforeseen situation is deeply regretted. Safety and security of our customers and crew remains our topmost priority," the spokesperson said. (ANI)
(With PTI inputs)
