An IndiGo flight from Goa to Lucknow experienced mid-air turbulence on June 16 due to intense monsoon weather, once again raising concerns about flight safety in India. The flight, 6E 6811, landed safely in Lucknow, and IndiGo said its pilots and crew followed protocols to ensure passenger safety. No further details were shared by the airline.
This incident adds to a growing list of recent in-flight issues. Just last month, another IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar flew into a sudden hailstorm, causing significant damage to the aircraft’s nose. That plane was carrying 227 passengers, including a group of TMC MPs, and the pilot had to declare an emergency before safely landing in Srinagar.
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These cases are starting to form a troubling pattern. While earlier concerns around Indian airlines focused mainly on hygiene with bugs crawling under seats, food trays with critters, and poorly maintained interiors, now the problems seem more serious. Mechanical faults, weather-related emergencies, and structural damage are beginning to dominate the news.
The aviation sector in India is growing rapidly, but some argue it may be doing so at the cost of safety and operational standards. While turbulence and bad weather are unavoidable in aviation, repeated events in a short time frame raise questions about preparedness, maintenance quality, and risk management.
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Passenger safety should not depend on luck or experienced crew alone. With more incidents piling up, it’s time for airlines and authorities to take a long, hard look at whether enough is being done to ensure air travel in India remains safe for everyone.
