IndiGo Flight Damaged by Severe Weather Lands Safely in Lucknow
IndiGo Flight Damaged by Severe Weather Lands Safely in Lucknow
IN · Published Oct 8, 2026
• An IndiGo flight (6E925) travelling from Patna to Lucknow on 7 October 2026 encountered severe weather, including a hailstorm, at an altitude of approximately 17,000 feet.
• The adverse conditions caused damage to the aircraft's radome, the protective structure covering its weather radar.

Impact & Risks

The incident posed a potential risk to the safety of the 110 individuals onboard, but no injuries were reported. The damage to the radome highlights the vulnerability of aircraft to severe weather conditions, particularly during critical phases like landing. The grounding of the aircraft has disrupted its operational schedule, requiring a replacement plane for subsequent flights. Such incidents underline the challenges of operating flights in adverse weather, especially during the monsoon and post-monsoon periods in India.

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