An IndiGo flight bound for Guwahati returned safely to Pune International Airport on Sunday, 15 November 2026, after the crew detected a landing gear malfunction shortly after takeoff, triggering a full emergency declaration as a precautionary measure. All 192 passengers and crew disembarked without injury.

What Happened Mid-Air

Flight 6E 623 (aircraft registration VT-IZE), operating the Pune–Guwahati route, had just departed when the flight deck crew noticed the landing gear had failed to retract and remained in the extended position. The pilot promptly alerted Air Traffic Control (ATC), setting off a coordinated emergency response involving airport authorities and the airline.

As part of standard safety protocol, the aircraft performed a low pass over the runway, allowing ground crews to visually confirm the state of the undercarriage before the aircraft was cleared to land.

Emergency Response on the Ground

A full emergency was declared, and three fire-fighting trucks and two ambulances, along with dedicated emergency response teams, were positioned on standby along the runway. The aircraft touched down safely at 9.04 am IST and was escorted to Bay No. 7 by the emergency convoy. The emergency was formally stood down at 9.10 am IST, just six minutes after landing, once authorities confirmed the aircraft was in a safe and stable condition.

All passengers were deboarded through an aerobridge, and no injuries were reported.

What IndiGo Said

In an official statement, the airline confirmed the sequence of events and said all relevant authorities had been informed in accordance with its standard operating procedures. 'IndiGo flight 6E 623, operating from Pune to Guwahati on 15 November 2026, returned to origin and landed safely at the Pune International Airport after a technical snag was detected shortly after take-off. In line with standard operating procedures, all relevant authorities were immediately informed,' an airline spokesperson stated.

The airline added: 'The aircraft is undergoing maintenance checks and will resume operations after securing necessary clearances. An alternate aircraft has been arranged promptly to operate the flight.'

Passenger Arrangements and Next Steps

IndiGo said it has arranged an alternate aircraft from Bengaluru to operate the Pune–Guwahati service and limit disruption to affected travellers. The carrier said it is providing passengers with regular updates, meals and refreshments, alternative travel arrangements, and refunds where applicable, while expressing regret for the inconvenience. The original aircraft remains grounded pending maintenance checks and regulatory clearances before it can return to service.

This incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of technical snags across Indian carriers, with aviation regulators periodically issuing directives to airlines over maintenance compliance. The swift emergency response at Pune and the safe outcome are likely to draw attention to the effectiveness of airport emergency protocols.