IndiGo flight carrying SP MP aborts takeoff at Lucknow

An IndiGo flight carrying 151 passengers, including Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav, aborted takeoff at the Lucknow airport on Saturday after the aircraft reportedly failed to gain the required thrust for lift-off, sources said on Sunday.

Flight 6E 2111, bound for Delhi, was accelerating on the runway when the pilot noticed the problem. Following standard safety procedures, the captain applied brakes and brought the aircraft to a complete stop before the end of the runway. All passengers and crew were safe.