A full emergency was declared at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Saturday, March 28, 2026. This action came after an IndiGo flight, 6E 579, arriving from Visakhapatnam, experienced a mid-air engine failure. The Boeing 737 aircraft, carrying approximately 160 to 161 passengers, managed to land safely.
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What Happened During the Incident?
The incident took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026. A full emergency was declared at 10:39 AM after the IndiGo flight reported an engine failure mid-flight. The flight, 6E 579, was en route from Visakhapatnam to Delhi. The aircraft, identified as a 15-year-old Boeing 737 wet-leased from Corendon Airlines of Turkey (registration TC-COR), successfully landed at Delhi Airport between 10:54 AM and 10:59 AM.
Safety of Passengers and Aircraft
All passengers on board the flight, numbering around 160 to 161, were evacuated safely without any reported injuries. Following the safe landing, emergency services, including the Delhi Fire Service, were on standby. No damage to the aircraft was reported after the incident, and airport operations returned to normal quickly.
Official Confirmations
Several officials and sources confirmed the details of the event. PTI sources stated that a “full emergency was declared… due to one engine failure.” Delhi Police also confirmed that the aircraft “landed at IGI Airport safely” after facing an “engine failure-like situation.” The Ministry of Civil Aviation reported a full emergency declaration and confirmed the flight “landed safely and operations are normal now at the Airport.” The fire department further confirmed the safe landing and no reported damage.
