Why Was IndiGo’s Chennai-Bound Flight Evacuated At Bengaluru Airport?

An IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Chennai had to be evacuated while taxiing on the runway before departure after smoke was detected coming from the aircraft. An emergency evacuation was carried out, and all passengers and crew members were safely deplaned. The aircraft was later grounded. Here’s all you need to know about the incident.

What Prompted The Evacuation Of Bengaluru-Chennai IndiGo Flight?

According to Hindustan Times, IndiGo flight 6E 6017, bound for Chennai from Bengaluru, aborted takeoff after smoke was detected on board. The aircraft, an Airbus A321 Neo, was taxiing towards the runway for departure at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru when the smoke was detected.

Authorities carried out an immediate evacuation after smoke was detected inside the cabin of the Bengaluru-Chennai IndiGo flight during pushback, according to reports. Emergency slides were promptly deployed while the aircraft remained stationary on the tarmac, allowing passengers and crew to be evacuated safely.

While the exact cause of the smoke is yet to be confirmed, the aircraft has since been grounded pending further inspection.

Also Read: IndiGo Flight Attendant Helps Passenger Fix Broken Glasses Mid-Air On Kolkata-Hyderabad Flight

Airline Issues Statement On The Matter

Soon after the incident, IndiGo issued a statement, reassuring that all passengers and crew members were safe and had been shifted back to the terminal.

“On 26 May 2026, while IndiGo flight 6E 6017 from Bengaluru to Chennai was taxing out to runway for departure, smoke was noticed in the aircraft. In the interest of safety, an immediate evacuation was carried out and all the relevant authorities were informed,” the airline said in the statement.

“All customers and crew are safe and have been moved to the terminal, where they are being attended to by our teams to ensure their well-being. An alternate aircraft has been arranged to operate the flight which will depart shortly and refreshments are being served to the customers to ease their wait time. At IndiGo, the safety of our customers and crew remains our top priority,” it further read.

Also Read: Sachin Tendulkar Turns IndiGo Flight Into Mini Stadium; Takes A Lap To Greet Fans With Humility

We are glad that the issue was timely detected and everyone onboard are safe!

Cover Image Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons (representative image)