A major mid-air incident was averted on Wednesday, 21 May, when IndiGo flight 6E-2142, operating from Delhi to Srinagar, encountered a sudden and severe hailstorm shortly before landing. The flight, carrying 227 passengers, was hit by intense turbulence that triggered panic onboard.
Despite the alarming conditions, the pilots managed to safely land the aircraft at Srinagar Airport around 6:30 PM. The successful emergency landing drew praise for the flight crew’s composure and skill.
IndiGo later issued an official statement confirming the event, “IndiGo flight 6E 2142 operating from Delhi to Srinagar encountered sudden hailstorm en route. The flight and cabin crew followed established protocol and the aircraft landed safely in Srinagar. The airport team attended to the customers after arrival of the aircraft, prioritizing their wellbeing and comfort. The aircraft will be released post necessary inspection and maintenance.”
IndiGo flight 6E-2142 traveling from Delhi to Srinagar encountered intense turbulence during its journey. #indigo pic.twitter.com/mZUsZA0FDT
— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) May 21, 2025
IndiGo's 6E-2142 from Delhi to Srinagar caught in a severe hailstorm #aviation pic.twitter.com/Y4OHmmxSlh
— Arindam Majumder (@ari_maj) May 21, 2025
Passengers described the turbulence as “frightening” and credited the crew with maintaining calm and order during the ordeal. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The aircraft is now undergoing standard post-incident checks before being cleared for further operations.
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