Patna-Bound IndiGo Flight Aborts Landing, Performs Go-Around Before Safe Touchdown

Last Updated:July 16, 2025, 16:20 IST

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Patna avoided a major accident after an unstable approach forced a go-around at Jay Prakash Narayan Airport. The pilot ensured a safe landing.

Due to the short runway, around 9 pm on Tuesday, the IndiGo plane overshot the designated point slightly. (File image)

A Patna-bound IndiGo flight narrowly escaped a major accident after it performed a go-around during its first landing attempt at the city’s Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport after the pilot detected an unstable approach.

The incident took place on Tuesday around 9 pm when IndiGo flight 6E 2482 travelling from Delhi to Patna narrowly escaped a failed landing attempt. The aircraft with 173 passengers aboard was unable to land in its first attempt due to the short runway and was forced to abort the attempt.

As per the reports, the aircraft arrived at Patna airport around 9 pm. However, moments before landing, it took off again, circling three or four times in the air before attempting a second landing. While the landing was successful, the unexpected double landing caused distress among the passengers.

The crew members subsequently reassured the passengers that there was no emergency and that the second take-off was due to technical reasons.

According to sources, the go-around was a standard safety procedure and was carried out as a precaution. “It was a normal and safe maneuver. The pilot opted for the go-around to ensure a stable landing approach," a source familiar with the matter said.

The eyewitnesses and aviation sources confirmed that the runway, often considered among the more challenging in the country due to its limited length, posed a significant risk during the landing.

The pilot’s response averted not just a potential crash, but also a collision with the densely populated Polo Road area nearby, which houses several government ministers and senior officials.

This incident came just a week after another IndiGo flight, 6E 5009 from Patna to Delhi, returned mid-air following a bird strike on July 9. That aircraft was grounded for maintenance checks, and the flight was cancelled. Passengers were offered a full refund or alternative arrangements, according to the airline.

Shobhit Gupta

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