IndiGo Flight Evacuated After Smoke Detected During Taxiing in Bengaluru

An IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Chennai was evacuated using emergency slides after smoke was detected in the cabin during taxiing. All passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft.

26 May, 15:01 — 26 May, 15:52

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Why this matters

Aviation safety incidents, even minor ones, are critical as they can highlight potential systemic issues or equipment malfunctions. Prompt and effective emergency responses, like this evacuation, are crucial for passenger safety and maintaining public confidence in air travel.

Key entitiesIndiGo Bengaluru Chennai Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

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An IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Chennai was involved in an incident.
Smoke was detected on the aircraft while it was taxiing.
Passengers were evacuated using emergency slides.
All passengers and crew are safe.

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An IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Chennai experienced a smoke scare while taxiing.

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Passengers were evacuated via slides.

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All passengers and crew members were safe and shifted back to the terminal.

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating the incident.

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The involvement of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in the investigation.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3h ago

Passengers evacuated using slides at BLR after smoke on taxiing IndiGo aircraft

An IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Chennai experienced a smoke scare while taxiing, prompting an emergency evacuation of passengers via slides. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating the incident, which marks the second such evacuation for IndiGo this month. All passengers and crew were reported safe.

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual4h ago