Runway Monkeys Cause IndiGo Flight Delay

A group of monkeys crossing the runway caused an IndiGo flight in Lucknow to abort take-off. The incident delayed the flight, impacted fuel consumption, and disrupted the schedule of other flights. The airport's wildlife team cleared the runway, and operations resumed after refueling.

A surprising encounter with wildlife caused an IndiGo flight in Lucknow to abort take-off on Thursday. Officials reported that after monkeys were spotted crossing the runway, the pilots of flight 6E 6521 halted take-off procedures.

The early morning incident occurred when the aircraft was already 20-30 percent down the runway. The pilots immediately communicated with air traffic control, ensuring the safety of the 150 passengers on board by aborting the take-off.

The delay resulted in additional fuel consumption and some schedule disruptions, but the airport’s wildlife management team quickly addressed the issue. Animals are rare around runways, but such incidents highlight the challenges faced by aviation authorities.