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**Headline: IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Bengaluru Due to Fuel Shortage After Failed Chennai Landing**
**Bengaluru, India –** An IndiGo flight from Guwahati to Chennai was forced to make an emergency landing at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru on Saturday after the pilot issued a “Mayday” call, indicating a critical shortage of fuel. The incident, involving flight 6E-6764 (A321) with 168 passengers on board, occurred shortly after a failed landing attempt in Chennai.
The flight, which departed from Guwahati at 4:40 PM, initially attempted to land in Chennai around 7:45 PM. However, after the aircraft’s landing gear made contact with the runway, the pilot initiated a “go around,” aborting the landing. Sources indicate that about 35 miles from Bengaluru, the captain declared an emergency.
“The sudden and steep climb had many passengers on the edge of their seats, some visibly frightened,” recounted one unnamed passenger.
Instead of attempting a second landing in Chennai, the pilot chose to divert the flight to Bengaluru. Air Traffic Control (ATC) at KIA was alerted to the distress call, prompting emergency services to be placed on standby. The aircraft landed safely at 8:20 PM.
The incident comes on the heels of a devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, where 241 passengers perished.
IndiGo has yet to officially comment, but sources suggest that both pilots involved in the emergency landing have been taken off duty, which is standard procedure in such situations. The airline has also been contacted for comment, but had not responded as of press time.
This is the second incident involving IndiGo in recent days. On Friday, another IndiGo flight bound for Madurai was forced to return to Chennai due to a technical issue. All 68 passengers on board were safely deplaned after the aircraft landed safely.
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