Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Pune after landing gear fails to retract

An IndiGo flight bound for Guwahati with 192 people on board returned to Pune airport on Sunday after its landing gear failed to retract shortly after take-off, prompting airport authorities and the Indian Air Force (IAF) to declare a full emergency.

Flight 6E 623 (VT-IZE) landed safely at 9.04 am after making a low pass over the runway to allow a visual inspection of its landing gear, airport officials said.

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The pilot had alerted Air Traffic Control (ATC) that the aircraft's landing gear remained extended and had failed to retract after take-off, according to a statement issued by Pune airport authorities.

The IAF, which manages the airport, activated emergency response procedures, deploying firefighting vehicles, ambulances and medical teams. The aircraft was escorted to Bay No. 7 after landing by three firefighting vehicles and two ambulances.

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The ATC withdrew the full emergency at 9.10 am after confirming that the aircraft was in a safe condition. All 192 passengers and crew members were safely deboarded, with no injuries reported.

"All 192 persons on board, including passengers and crew, were safe and no injuries were reported," the airport authorities said.

An IndiGo spokesperson said, "IndiGo flight 6E 623, operating from Pune to Guwahati on 15 November 2026, returned to origin and landed safely at the Pune International Airport after a technical snag was detected shortly after take-off. In line with standard operating procedures, all relevant authorities were immediately informed. The aircraft is undergoing maintenance checks and will resume operations after securing necessary clearances. An alternate aircraft has been arranged promptly to operate the flight."

The airline arranged an alternate aircraft to operate the Pune-Guwahati service and facilitate the onward journey of the affected passengers.