IndiGo A320neo flight diverted to Bagdogra due to engine glitch

New Delhi: An IndiGo A320neo aircraft flying from Bagdogra to Kolkata had to return back mid-air on Monday due to engine problems, raising fresh concerns following a series of such snags that have occurred over the past few month.

The flight 6E 958, which had 180 passengers, has been grounded at Bagdogra airport in Siliguri.

An IndiGo spokesperson confirmed the incident.

“During the flight, the pilot observed a caution message. Following the laid standard operating procedure, the aircraft was returned to Bagdogra for further inspections,” the spokesperson said.