On May 21, 2025, IndiGo flight 6E-2142 from Delhi to Srinagar carrying 227 passengers, encountered severe turbulence due to a sudden hailstorm. The Airbus A321 (VT-IMD) experienced significant shaking, causing panic am engers, with reports of screaming and praying. The pilot declared an emergency to Srinagar Air Traffic Control and safely landed the aircraft at 6:30
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PM, though some sources mention 6:46 PM or 8:30 PM. The plane’s nose (radome) was damaged, leading to its grounding as “Aircraft on Ground” (AOG) for inspection and maintenance. All passengers and crew were unharmed, and the crew was praised for their handling of the situation. A viral video captured the chaotic scene inside the cabin, showing passengers in distress. Among the
passengers were five Trinamool Congress MPs, including Sagarika Ghose, who described it as a “near death experience.” The incident was linked to a broader weather event, with a hailstorm and strong winds (up to 79 kmph) hitting Delhi-NCR that evening
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Another incident occurred on February 19, 2024, involving IndiGo flight 6E-6125 from Delhi to Srinagar, which also faced severe turbulence due to bad weather. A video showed passengers praying and holding onto seats. The flight landed safely, with the crew following protocols, and IndiGo issued a statement regretting the inconvenience caused by the weather
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Both events highlight the challenges of unpredictable weather in the region, with no injuries reported in either case. IndiGo prioritized passenger safety and comfort post-landing. If you need specific details or further analysis, let me know!
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