'Routine move': IndiGo flight from Delhi performs 'go-around' in Patna; lands safely

NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight from Delhi was forced to perform a "go-around" during its landing attempt at Patna airport on Tuesday, according to sources.Flight 6E 2482, carrying 173 passengers, did not land on its first approach as it was deemed "unstable" by the pilot. The aircraft then executed the go-around— a standard safety procedure— and landed safely on its second attempt.“This was a routine safety move. The pilot chose to go around to ensure a stable and safe landing approach,” a source told news agency PTI.Go-arounds are typically undertaken when conditions during the landing approach fall short of safety or stability standards. Factors like poor weather or other operational concerns can prompt such decisions.In a separate incident earlier this month, IndiGo flight 6E 5009, also from Patna to Delhi, had to return mid-journey on July 9 due to a bird strike. An airline spokesperson had confirmed that the aircraft returned to Patna as a precautionary measure."The flight was cancelled for the day to allow for necessary inspection and maintenance," the spokesperson said. Passengers were offered refreshments, full refunds, or alternative travel arrangements.