Pratt engine on IndiGo Neo stalls during take off, plane safely returns to Bagdogra

NEW DELHI: In yet another Pratt & Whitney (PW) engine trouble for IndiGo, a Kolkata-bound Airbus A320 (Neo) had to return to Bagdogra soon after take off on Monday. An earlier version of PW engine, which Indian aviation regulator wants to be replaced in all IndiGo Neos by January-end, had high vibrations on the aircraft (VT-IJZ) during climb and stalled. Since twin engine can land safely on one engine, this one did so at Bagdogra.
An IndiGo spokesperson said: “Flight 6E-958 Bagdodga-Kolkata had an air turn back to Bagdogra. During the flight, pilot observed a caution message. Following the laid Standard operating procedures, the aircraft was returned to Bagdogra for further inspections.”
Comments from PW have been sought on the latest engine trouble.
“Flight 6E-958 Bagdogra-Kolkata had air turn back to Bagdogra due to high vibration and stall. The aircraft landed safely,” said sources.