Archive · 24 Jul 2025
IndiGo Ahmedabad-Diu Flight Cancelled Due to Technical Issue
A flight from Ahmedabad to Diu had to be stopped before it could take off.
The pilot found a problem with the plane, so they decided to cancel the flight.
Although some people thought there was a fire in the engine, the airline and airport said that wasn't true.
The airline is making sure the plane gets fixed.
Passengers were offered food, a place to stay, or their money back because of the delay.
An IndiGo flight from Ahmedabad to Diu was cancelled due to a technical issue.
The cancellation occurred shortly before take-off on Wednesday morning.
The pilot noticed a technical snag during pre-flight checks, leading to the aircraft returning to the bay.
While initial reports suggested an engine fire, the airline and airport sources denied this.
Passengers were offered refreshments, accommodation, or refunds due to the inconvenience.
- Who
- IndiGo flight 6E 7966.
- What
- An IndiGo flight was cancelled due to a technical issue.
- When
- Wednesday morning, July 23, 2025.
- Where
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.
- Why
- A technical snag was detected during pre-flight checks.
Initial Reports
Airline and Airport Statements
Cause of Cancellation
Initial Reports
Report of an engine fire.
Airline and Airport Statements
No engine fire, according to airline and airport sources.
- Airline
- IndiGo
- Flight Number
- 6E 7966
- Departure Airport
- Ahmedabad
- Destination Airport
- Diu
- Aircraft Type
- ATR-72 Turboprop
- Reason for Cancellation
- Technical Snag