Chennai:*An IndiGo flight travelling from Kolkata to Chennai faced a technical problem shortly before landing on Tuesday night, prompting authorities at Chennai Airport to declare a full emergency.

The aircraft, operating as IndiGo flight 6E-723, was carrying a total of 224 people. According to airport officials, the pilot detected a problem with the aircraft's left engine while preparing for landing and immediately informed Air Traffic Control.

The flight was scheduled to arrive in Chennai at around 11:30 pm. However, the engine problem was detected shortly before the scheduled landing, following which emergency response procedures were activated at the airport.

Left Engine Problem Detected Before Landing

The aircraft was travelling normally from Kolkata towards Chennai when the pilot detected a problem with the left engine while preparing for the final phase of the flight.

The pilot promptly informed Air Traffic Control about the issue. Following the alert, airport authorities initiated emergency procedures to ensure that the aircraft could land safely.

Since the aircraft had 224 people onboard, airport authorities treated the situation with high priority and prepared the necessary emergency response systems before the aircraft approached the runway.

 Full Emergency Declared at Chennai Airport

According to officials, a full emergency was declared for flight 6E-723 at approximately 11:29 pm on August 11.

The aircraft was scheduled to land at around 11:30 pm. The emergency declaration allowed airport agencies to activate the required safety and response measures before the aircraft landed.

Emergency teams were kept ready at the airport in case any additional assistance was required during or after the landing.

 Passenger Safety Remained the Priority

With 224 people onboard, the safety of passengers and crew remained the primary concern throughout the incident.

The pilot maintained communication with Air Traffic Control after the engine problem was detected. Airport authorities also coordinated with emergency response teams to ensure that all necessary arrangements were in place.

Such situations require close coordination between the cockpit crew, Air Traffic Control, airport authorities and emergency services. The response is designed to ensure that an aircraft experiencing a technical problem can be brought down safely.

 Airport Emergency Teams Put on Alert

Following the emergency declaration, relevant airport teams were placed on alert. Emergency response and rescue personnel were kept prepared to respond to any situation during the aircraft's landing.

The airport's emergency arrangements are designed to provide immediate assistance in cases involving technical problems, engine issues or other operational emergencies.

The activation of these measures was part of the standard safety response to the technical issue reported by the aircraft.

### Investigation Into Engine Problem Expected

The technical problem involving the left engine is expected to be examined by the relevant technical teams.

A detailed inspection can help determine the exact nature of the malfunction and identify the reason behind the engine problem. Such inspections are important before an aircraft is cleared for further operations.

The aircraft's maintenance condition and the circumstances surrounding the technical issue are expected to be examined as part of the post-incident process.

 Timely Alert Helped Authorities Prepare

One of the important aspects of the incident was that the pilot identified the engine problem before landing and informed Air Traffic Control without delay.

The early alert gave airport authorities time to activate emergency procedures and prepare the necessary response teams.

The incident highlights the importance of communication between pilots and ground authorities when a technical problem develops during the final stage of a flight.

Further details about the exact cause of the engine problem are expected to emerge after the technical assessment of the aircraft.