IndiGo’s Boeing 737 aircraft reports engine failure, makes emergency landing at IGI

Delhi Airport had declared a "full emergency" on Runway 28 in response --- with the fire department receiving a call at 10.53 am.

Written by Anwesha Mitra

March 28, 2026 12:10 IST

Full emergency declared at Delhi airport's runway 28 after IndiGo aircraft reports engine failure (Photo: Reuters)

An IndiGo flight from Visakhapatnam made an emergency landing at Delhi Airport on Saturday morning after reporting a possible engine failure in midair. Delhi Airport had declared a “full emergency” on Runway 28 in response — with the fire department receiving a call at 10.53 am. The Boeing 737 aircraft landed safely with about 160 passengers on board a few minutes after the distress call was shared.

“An IndiGo flight was coming from Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) to Delhi, when it encountered an engine failure-like situation. The aircraft landed at IGI Airport safely,” Delhi Police said.

A spokesperson said IndiGo flight 6E 579 had detected a “technical snag” shortly before landing at Delhi airport.

“As a precautionary step and in accordance with the standard operating procedure, the pilots requested priority landing and the aircraft arrived safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. All relevant authorities were promptly informed and the aircraft is undergoing necessary checks and maintenance,” an IndiGo spokesperson said.

This article was first uploaded on March twenty-eight, twenty twenty-six, at ten minutes past twelve in the night.