DGCA begins probe after smoke detected in cabin of IndiGo’s Raipur-Indore flight
After the A320 aircraft landed at its destination, the cabin crew noticed smoke in the cabin. The passengers exited safely, according to authorities, who added that the DGCA is examining the incident.
FollowSmoke was observed in an IndiGo flight from Raipur to Indore after landing on Tuesday, according to authorities with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). After the A320 aircraft landed at its destination, the cabin crew noticed smoke in the cabin, according to PTI. The passengers exited safely, according to authorities, who added that the DGCA is examining the incident.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, a Vistara flight from Bangkok to Delhi experienced a "small electrical problem" after landing at the IGI airport. The aircraft was dragged from the taxiway to the parking lot. In a statement, a Vistara spokesperson said, “After landing in Delhi, while taxiing to the parking bay, our flight UK122 (BKK-DEL) had a minor electrical malfunction on 05 July, 2022. Keeping passenger safety and comfort in mind the crew elected to tow the aircraft to the bay.”
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