Chennai Airport declared a Full Emergency late Tuesday night (August 11, 2026) for IndiGo flight 6E-723 operating from Kolkata (CCU) to Chennai (MAA) after the aircraft experienced a mid-air left-engine failure during its approach.
The aircraft, carrying 224 passengers and crew members, landed safely on Runway 25 at 11:37 PM IST.
Key Timeline & Details
| Event Phase | Time (IST) | Details |
| Scheduled Arrival | 11:30 PM | Scheduled landing time at Chennai International Airport. |
| Full Emergency Declared | 11:29 PM | Alert sounded by ATC following pilot report of a left-engine inoperative condition. |
| Touchdown | 11:37 PM | Aircraft landed safely on Runway 25 with 224 people on board. |
| Emergency Withdrawn | 11:47 PM | Full Emergency status formally called off after standard safety checks. |
Emergency Response & Operations
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Standard Operating Procedures (SOP): Upon receiving the alert from the flight crew, Air Traffic Control (ATC) immediately activated ground emergency protocols.
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On-Ground Deployment: Fire tenders, crash tenders, and medical rescue teams were positioned along Runway 25 prior to touchdown as a precautionary measure.
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Airport Status: All standard flight operations at Chennai Airport remained unaffected and resumed normal scheduling immediately after the emergency was called off.
