Created Wednesday, Aug 12th 2026 15:38Z, last updated Wednesday, Aug 12th 2026 15:38Z
An Indigo Airbus A321-200N, registration VT-IMI performing flight
6E-723 from Kolkata to Chennai (India) with 224 people on board, was descending through about 6000 feet towards Chennai about 10 minutes prior to estimated landing when the crew declared emergency reported the left hand engine (LEAP) was inoperative. The aircraft landed safely on runway 25 about 9 minutes later.
The airline reported a "technical snag".
The airport reported the aircraft declared emergency 9 minutes prior to landing reporting the left hand engine was inoperative.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Chennai about 21 hours after landing.
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