An IndiGo flight (6E 0623) traveling from Pune to Guwahati was forced to return to Pune airport on Sunday after its landing gear failed to retract shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, registered as VT-IZE, carried 192 passengers and crew members, all of whom landed safely without any injuries.
Upon receiving notification from the pilot that the undercarriage remained extended, Pune airport authorities coordinated with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and IndiGo. The Indian Air Force, which manages the airport, declared a "full emergency," placing fire services, ambulances, and other emergency response teams on high alert.
As a precaution, the pilot performed a low pass over the runway to allow for a visual inspection of the landing gear. The aircraft landed safely at 9:04 a.m. and was escorted to Bay No. 7 by three fire-fighting vehicles and two ambulances. The ATC withdrew the emergency status at 9:10 a.m. once the aircraft was confirmed to be in a safe condition.
Following the safe deboarding of all individuals via the aerobridge, IndiGo arranged for an alternate aircraft from Bengaluru to Pune to transport the affected passengers to their destination in Guwahati.
