IndiGo flight to Guwahati returns to Pune after landing gear snag, 192 on board safe

An IndiGo flight operating from Pune to Guwahati returned to Pune Airport shortly after take-off on Sunday after its landing gear failed to retract. All 192 people on board, including passengers and crew members, landed safely, and no injuries were reported, the Airport Director said.

Flight 6E 0623 (VT-IZE) reported a technical issue soon after departure when its landing gear remained extended instead of retracting. The pilot informed Air Traffic Control (ATC), following which airport authorities coordinated with IndiGo, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and other agencies to manage the situation.

The IAF declared a Full Emergency, triggering precautionary safety measures at the airport. Fire tenders, ambulances and other emergency response teams were placed on high alert to deal with any eventuality.

Before attempting to land, the aircraft made a low pass over the runway to allow officials to visually assess the condition of its landing gear. It subsequently returned and landed safely at Pune Airport at 9.04 am.

After landing, three firefighting vehicles and two ambulances escorted the aircraft to Bay No. 7. The ATC withdrew the Full Emergency at 9.10 am after confirming that the aircraft was safe and in normal condition. The aerobridge was then connected, allowing all passengers to disembark safely.

The Airport Director confirmed that all 192 people on board were safe and no injuries had been reported. IndiGo was also arranging an alternate aircraft from Bengaluru to Pune to ensure passengers could continue their journey to Guwahati.

In a statement, an IndiGo spokesperson confirmed that the flight had returned to its point of departure following a technical snag shortly after take-off.

"IndiGo flight 6E 623, operating from Pune to Guwahati on 15 November 2026, returned to origin and landed safely at the Pune International Airport after a technical snag was detected shortly after take-off. In line with standard operating procedures, all relevant authorities were immediately informed. The aircraft is undergoing maintenance checks and will resume operations after securing necessary clearances. An alternate aircraft has been arranged promptly to operate the flight," the spokesperson said.

The airline said the aircraft would resume operations only after completing the required maintenance checks and obtaining the necessary clearances.

The Airport Director said the safe landing was made possible through coordination between the IAF, ATC, IndiGo and other emergency response agencies, with passenger and crew safety remaining the top priority.

(With ANI inputs)