Indigo Flight's Emergency Signal Sparks Panic at Bangkok Airport, Pilot Ordered to Return
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News18•22-01-2026, 07:22
Indigo Flight's Emergency Signal Sparks Panic at Bangkok Airport, Pilot Ordered to Return
- •An Indigo flight (6E1060) from Bangkok to Mumbai was recalled an hour and a half into its journey.
- •Bangkok ATC received a Squawk 7700 emergency signal from the pilot, causing immediate panic.
- •The Airbus A321-200NX (VT-NCK) flight, which departed late, was crossing the Andaman Sea when the signal was sent.
- •Squawk 7700 indicates an emergency, prompting ATC to prioritize the aircraft and alert emergency services.
- •The flight landed safely back at Bangkok Airport; all passengers are safe, and an alternative flight is being arranged.
Why It Matters: An Indigo flight made an emergency return to Bangkok after its pilot sent a Squawk 7700 signal.
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