Indigo plane bound for Hyderabad makes emergency landing after signs of smoke

An Indigo plane bound for Hyderabad made an emergency landing on Tuesday, according to news agency ANI.

The emergency was declared to expedite the landing as a measure of caution after the pilots noticed signs of smoke in the cockpit during descent.

The plane was flying from Delhi to Hyderabad.

IndiGo: In relation to our flight 6E 6649 (NEO) from DEL-HYD, the pilots perceived signs of smoke in the cockpit during descent and as a measure of caution, declared emergency to expedite landing. #Hyderabad pic.twitter.com/RDgq2K41Hp

— ANI (@ANI) August 27, 2019

The engineering team carried out the inspection after the emergency landing and reached to a conclusion that the engine functionalities& and parameters were fine. The cause of the problem was recognized as malfunctioning of the exhaust fan of the air conditioning system.

The faulty component will be replaced and the aircraft will be back in operation shortly, the airline said.

IndiGo: After landing, inspection was carried out by engineering team who confirmed that engine functionalities&parameters were fine. Cause identified as malfunctioning of air conditioning system's exhaust fan. Component will be replaced&aircraft will be back in operation shortly https://t.co/nUKkoLwhC3

— ANI (@ANI) August 27, 2019