Turbulence Hits IndiGo Flight From Delhi to Srinagar, Pilot Declares Emergency
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar with more than 220 passengers on board encountered severe turbulence on Wednesday due to bad weather, prompting the pilot to declare an emergency to air traffic control (ATC) at Srinagar Airport, officials said.
#IndiGo flight 6E2142 (VT-IMD) from Delhi to #Srinagar encountered a hailstorm enroute; pilot declared emergency to SXR ATC. The aircraft landed safely at 1830 hrs. All 227 onboard are safe. The aircraft suffered nose damage and has been declared AOG (Aircraft on Ground). pic.twitter.com/VKzh0DlAj7
— Shivani Sharma (@shivanipost) May 21, 2025
The incident occurred while flight 6E2142 was approaching Srinagar and flying through a hailstorm. The pilot issued an emergency call to ATC, but the aircraft landed safely and was subsequently grounded for inspection, according to the Airport Authority of India (AAI).
Worst nightmare 😱
— Nabila Jamal (@nabilajamal_) May 21, 2025
Delhi–Srinagar IndiGo flight hit by severe turbulence
Flight 6E-2142 was caught in a terrifying hailstorm just before landing in Srinagar, forcing an emergency landing around 6:30pm
All 227 onboard are safe. Turbulence was severe, damaging the plane's nose… pic.twitter.com/mIRsB4aUL5
What happened during the flight was captured in videos shared online, showing visibly shaken passengers making religious supplications as the aircraft shook violently.
Scary damage to Indigo Delhi-Srinagar flight caught in a hailstorm mid-air. Flight 6E2142 reported an emergency reported to ATC, but thankfully landed safely in Srinagar at 6.30pm. All passengers & crew safe. Unsurprisingly, flight has been declared AOG. pic.twitter.com/55mmDsqYOX
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) May 21, 2025
One passenger claimed the plane’s nose was damaged, though there has been no official confirmation of damage from the airline or authorities.
STORY | Indigo pilot reports emergency after Srinagar-bound aircraft with over 200 people hits turbulence
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 21, 2025
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(IPhoto source: Third party) pic.twitter.com/EknnhASzwe
The incident raises concerns about flying conditions in the region amid changing weather patterns. No injuries were reported, and a technical inspection is underway.