IndiGo Airbus A321neo Makes Emergency Landing in Goa Due to Engine Failure. An IndiGo Airbus A321neo was forced to make an emergency return to Goa’s Manohar International Airport (GOX) on September 1, 2026, following an engine failure shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, operating flight 6E-2102 to New Delhi (DEL) with 229 people on board, landed safely without any reported injuries.
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Incident and Operational Details
- ✈ Aircraft Involved: Airbus A321-200N (registration VT-ILZ), a 4.8-year-old aircraft powered by LEAP engines.
- ✈ Flight Sequence: The flight departed Goa’s runway 28 at approximately 9:16 AM local time. While climbing out, the flight crew stopped the ascent at FL140 after detecting the engine issue.
- ✈ Safe Return: Following standard emergency procedures, the pilots turned back and safely set the aircraft down in Goa about 35 to 45 minutes after departure.
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Airline Response and Passenger Recovery
IndiGo confirmed that the aircraft was grounded at Goa for maintenance inspections and repairs, with operations to resume only after obtaining all safety clearances. To carry the impacted passengers to Delhi, the airline deployed a replacement Airbus A321neo (registration VT-IWR), which completed the journey with a delay of over six hours.
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