DGCA orders probe into incident of IndiGo’s Azerbaijan-bound flight taking off without ATC clearance

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is currently investigating an incident involving an IndiGo flight departing from the national capital to Baku without proper clearance from air traffic controllers. According to a senior official, the pilots involved have been derostered pending the outcome of the investigation.

The incident occurred on January 28, raising concerns over safety protocols and adherence to standard operating procedures. The DGCA is actively probing the circumstances surrounding the flight’s departure without Air Traffic Controller (ATC) clearance, emphasising the critical importance of compliance with aviation regulations.