Archive · 1 Sep 2026
IndiGo Goa-Delhi Flight Returns Safely After Engine Issue
An IndiGo plane was flying from Goa to Delhi on Tuesday morning.
Soon after it took off, a problem involving one engine was reported.
The pilots turned the plane around and flew back to Goa.
Air Traffic Control briefly declared a full emergency.
The plane landed safely at Manohar International Airport.
All 229 passengers and the crew were reported safe.
Passengers got off the plane and waited in the airport boarding area.
The aircraft needed checks before flying again, and IndiGo arranged other ways for passengers to reach Delhi.
IndiGo flight 6E 2102 returned to Goa shortly after takeoff after an engine-related problem was reported.
The flight departed Manohar International Airport on Tuesday morning, with reports placing departure between about 9:15 and 9:28 a.m. IST.
Air Traffic Control briefly declared a full emergency as the aircraft turned back toward Goa.
The aircraft landed safely at Mopa Airport around 9:50-9:51 a.m.; all 229 passengers and crew were reported safe.
Passengers were given refreshments and updates while the aircraft underwent maintenance checks and alternative travel arrangements were made.
- Who
- IndiGo flight 6E 2102, its passengers and crew, the pilots, and Air Traffic Control.
- What
- A Goa-to-Delhi flight returned to Goa and made a safe emergency landing after an engine-related technical issue.
- When
- Tuesday morning, September 1; reports place departure between about 9:15 and 9:28 a.m. IST, landing around 9:50-9:51 a.m., and termination of the emergency at 10:03 a.m.
- Where
- Manohar International Airport, also known as Mopa Airport, in Goa; tracking data showed the aircraft turning back over the coast of southern Maharashtra.
- Why
- A technical issue was detected shortly after takeoff, with several sources describing it as an engine failure or snag; the exact cause was not immediately available.
Sources Reporting Engine Failure
Airline Confirming Technical Issue
Nature of the problem
Sources Reporting Engine Failure
Sources and reports described the incident as a failure, snag, or malfunction in one of the aircraft’s engines.
Airline Confirming Technical Issue
IndiGo’s official statement said only that a technical issue was detected shortly after takeoff and did not confirm the exact nature or cause of an engine failure.
Aircraft status and next steps
Sources Reporting Engine Failure
The aircraft was reported to have returned after the suspected engine problem, with passengers needing alternative arrangements to continue to Delhi.
Airline Confirming Technical Issue
IndiGo said the aircraft was undergoing maintenance checks and would resume operations only after receiving necessary clearances; it also provided refreshments, updates, and alternative travel arrangements.
- Airline
- IndiGo
- Flight
- 6E 2102
- Route
- Goa to Delhi
- Passengers
- 229 passengers were reported on board; passengers and crew were reported safe
- Emergency response
- Air Traffic Control declared a full emergency at approximately 9:25-9:30 a.m.; it was terminated at 10:03 a.m.
- Landing
- The aircraft landed safely on Runway 28 at approximately 9:50-9:51 a.m. and was moved to Stand 6
- Next steps
- The aircraft underwent maintenance checks and required clearances, while the Delhi service was reported as rescheduled for 3:30 p.m.
Sources
IndiGo Goa-Delhi Flight Returns After Engine Failure, Full Emergency Declared
IndiGo flight returns to Goa after engine failure suspected
Goa-Delhi IndiGo flight returns, makes emergency landing after engine trouble
IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Goa After Engine Failure Mid-Air, All Passengers Safe
Delhi-bound Indigo Airlines flight returns to Goa after takeoff; makes emergency landing due to engine snag - Telegraph India
Goa-Delhi IndiGo flight makes emergency landing after engine failure, all passengers safe
Goa-Delhi IndiGo flight returns to Mopa Airport after engine issue triggers emergency response
