Archive · 16 Sep 2026
IndiGo Flight Diverted to Lucknow After Cargo Smoke Alert
An IndiGo airplane was flying from Agartala to Delhi.
An alarm warned of possible smoke in the plane’s cargo area.
The pilot contacted air traffic controllers in Lucknow and asked to land there.
The airport gave the plane priority to land and prepared emergency teams.
The plane landed safely at about 6:29 pm.
There were 103 passengers and six crew members onboard.
Everyone was taken off the plane, and officials checked it to find out why the alarm activated.
No one was reported hurt, and no serious incident was reported.
A similar Air India Express flight had also been diverted to Lucknow earlier in September after a cargo smoke alarm.
IndiGo flight 6E6504, traveling from Agartala to Delhi, was diverted to Lucknow on Tuesday, September 15.
A smoke-warning indication reportedly activated in the aircraft’s cargo area while it was near Lucknow airspace.
The flight carried 103 passengers and six crew members, totaling 109 people onboard.
The aircraft landed safely at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport at approximately 6:29 pm, with no casualties or untoward incidents reported.
Lucknow Airport deployed fire, rescue, ambulance, medical, security and terminal-support teams while passengers and baggage were deboarded and the aircraft inspected.
- Who
- IndiGo flight 6E6504, carrying 103 passengers and six crew members.
- What
- The flight was diverted to Lucknow after a smoke-warning indication was received from its cargo area.
- When
- Tuesday, September 15, with landing at approximately 6:29 pm.
- Where
- Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow, India.
- Why
- A cockpit warning reportedly indicated possible smoke in the aircraft’s cargo section.
- Flight
- IndiGo 6E6504
- Scheduled route
- Agartala to Delhi
- Diversion airport
- Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow
- People onboard
- 103 passengers and six crew members
- Landing time
- Approximately 6:29 pm on Tuesday, September 15
- Emergency response
- Fire and rescue, ambulance, medical, security and terminal-support teams were deployed
- Outcome
- The aircraft landed safely; no casualties or untoward incidents were reported
Sources
IndiGo Flight With 109 On Board Makes Emergency Landing In Lucknow After Smoke Alert
IndiGo flight from Agartala to Delhi diverted to Lucknow after cargo area smoke warning
Agartala-Delhi IndiGo flight carrying 103 passengers diverted to Lucknow after smoke warning