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News1822-01-2026, 11:27

IndiGo Flight Declares Emergency Mid-Air, Returns to Bangkok Airport

  • IndiGo flight 6E-1060 from Bangkok to Mumbai declared a Squawk 7700 emergency signal mid-flight.
  • The Airbus A321-200NX (VT-NCK) pilot set the emergency code, indicating a general emergency situation.
  • Upon receiving the Squawk 7700, Bangkok ATC declared an emergency, prioritizing the flight and alerting emergency services.
  • The pilot decided to return to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport for safety, where the plane landed safely.
  • Squawk 7700 signifies a serious situation requiring immediate attention, but does not necessarily mean a crash is imminent; it's a safety precaution.

Why It Matters: IndiGo flight 6E-1060 declared a Squawk 7700 emergency and safely returned to Bangkok due to an unspecified issue.

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