Severe turbulence, visible aircraft damage, and panic onboard—passengers recall terrifying ordeal
A routine IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar turned terrifying on Wednesday evening when the aircraft was struck by a sudden hailstorm mid-air, leading to severe turbulence and chaos in the cabin.
🛬 Flight 6E 2142 landed safely at Srinagar around 6:30 PM, with over 220 passengers onboard.
Passengers described the experience as “traumatizing,” with loud screams and visible damage to the nose and right side of the plane.
“It was a near-death experience. People were screaming. Everyone was scared,” said Owais Maqbool Hakeem, a passenger on the flight, in a post on X.
📢 What IndiGo Said:
In a statement, the airline confirmed the mid-air emergency and assured that:
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The crew followed all safety protocols.
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The aircraft landed safely.
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Passengers were attended to promptly upon arrival.
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The plane is now under inspection and maintenance, declared Aircraft on Ground (AOG).
Photos circulating on social media appear to show serious damage to the plane’s nose, although IndiGo has not released an official damage report yet.
🚨 What Is AOG?
“Aircraft on Ground (AOG)” means the plane is currently unfit to fly due to technical or safety issues and requires immediate attention from maintenance teams.
👉 Why It Matters:
This incident raises concerns about mid-air weather preparedness, aircraft resilience, and passenger safety. While no injuries were reported, the emotional toll on passengers was significant.
Stay tuned for updates as the airline and aviation authorities investigate the event.
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