Archive · 3 Sep 2026
IndiGo Doha-Bengaluru Flight Diverted to Muscat After Crew Illness
An IndiGo airplane was flying from Doha to Bengaluru.
During the flight, one of the people working on the plane became sick.
Reports said the sick person was the pilot, while IndiGo called the person an operating crew member.
The plane made an emergency diversion to Muscat so the person could get medical help.
It landed safely in Oman.
Doctors treated the crew member, who was later reported to be feeling better.
IndiGo arranged another airplane and crew for the passengers.
The passengers were expected to continue to Bengaluru after waiting in Muscat.
IndiGo flight 6E 1302 from Doha to Bengaluru was diverted to Muscat after an operating crew member urgently needed medical attention.
Reports described the affected crew member as the pilot, while IndiGo referred to an operating crew member.
The aircraft landed safely in Muscat less than two hours after departing Doha, according to flight-tracking data.
IndiGo said the crew member received medical care after landing and was feeling better.
The airline arranged a replacement aircraft and new crew to take passengers onward to Bengaluru.
- Who
- IndiGo flight 6E 1302, its passengers and operating crew.
- What
- The Doha-Bengaluru flight was diverted to Muscat after a crew member urgently required medical attention.
- When
- Thursday; IndiGo’s statement identified the flight date as September 3, 2026.
- Where
- The flight departed Doha and landed in Muscat, Oman, before its planned destination of Bengaluru.
- Why
- The diversion was made so the ill crew member could receive immediate medical care.
- Flight
- IndiGo 6E 1302
- Route
- Doha to Bengaluru
- Diversion airport
- Muscat, Oman
- Reason
- Urgent medical attention for an operating crew member
- Landing outcome
- The aircraft landed safely in Muscat
- Crew member’s condition
- IndiGo said the crew member was attended to by a medical team and was feeling better
- Passenger arrangements
- An alternate aircraft and a new crew were arranged to continue to Bengaluru
- Reported discrepancy
- Times of India-sourced reports referred to the affected person as the pilot; IndiGo’s statement said operating crew member
