Another IndiGo Flight Declares 'Mayday' Due to Low Fuel, Lands Safely in Bengaluru

Bengaluru | June 20, 2025 — In a concerning repeat of aviation emergencies in India, an IndiGo flight operating from Guwahati to Chennai was forced to declare a “Mayday” distress call on Wednesday evening, June 19, after running critically low on fuel. The flight was diverted and landed safely in Kempegowda International Airport (Bengaluru).

According to sources from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Flight 6E-6764, an Airbus A321, took off from Guwahati at 4:40 PM carrying 168 passengers and crew. The flight initially attempted to land at Chennai around 7:45 PM but was reportedly denied landing clearance due to congested airspace and was instructed to perform a go-around.

As the aircraft approached Bengaluru airspace — still without having landed — the fuel levels dropped dangerously low. Around 35 nautical miles from Bengaluru, the pilot issued a “Mayday” call, indicating a fuel emergency.

Airport authorities in Bengaluru immediately activated emergency protocols. Fire and rescue services were placed on standby, and a runway was cleared for immediate landing. The aircraft touched down safely at approximately 8:20 PM, averting a potential disaster.

All passengers and crew members were unharmed. The flight was later refueled and resumed its journey to Chennai after a crew change, due to the original pilots nearing the end of their duty hours.

Pilots Grounded for Investigation

IndiGo confirmed the incident in an official statement and announced that both pilots have been de-rostered pending a detailed internal inquiry. The airline emphasized that it is fully cooperating with the DGCA and reaffirmed its commitment to passenger safety.

Rising Concerns Over Aviation Safety

This incident follows just days after the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, which killed over 270 passengers. With two high-profile “Mayday” calls within a single week, public anxiety and regulatory scrutiny over Indian aviation safety are rising.

A senior aviation official noted, “Mayday calls due to low fuel are extremely rare and serious. There are strict norms for minimum reserve fuel. If those limits were breached, it warrants an investigation into the flight planning and decision-making process.”

The DGCA is expected to launch a full audit of IndiGo’s flight operations and may issue fresh guidelines to all airlines on fuel management, diversion protocols, and air traffic coordination.

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