✈️ Mid-Air Mayhem: IndiGo Flight 6E 2142's Turbulent Journey
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🌀 Sudden Hailstorm Encounter: On May 21, 2025, IndiGo flight 6E 2142 from Delhi to Srinagar, carrying over 220 passengers, faced severe turbulence due to an unexpected hailstorm mid-air, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft's nose cone. The Times of India+9Indiatimes+9The Independent+9
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⚠️ Emergency Declared: The pilot promptly declared an emergency to Srinagar Air Traffic Control, ensuring priority landing procedures were in place. @EconomicTimes+3@EconomicTimes+3Firstpost+3
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🛬 Safe Landing Amidst Chaos: Despite the intense situation, the flight landed safely at Srinagar Airport at 6:30 PM. Passengers commended the crew for their professionalism during the crisis. mint+2Indiatimes+2The Independent+2
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📸 Viral In-Flight Footage: Videos circulating on social media depict passengers screaming and praying as the aircraft shook violently, highlighting the terror experienced onboard. Indiatimes+7@EconomicTimes+7Firstpost+7
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🗣️ Eyewitness Accounts: Passengers described the ordeal as a "near-death experience," with reports of a sudden 3,900-foot drop. Even some crew members were reportedly in tears during the turbulence. Hindustan Times+2Onmanorama: Kerala News & Videos+2Indiatimes+2
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👥 Notable Passengers Affected: Among those onboard were Trinamool Congress MPs, including Sagarika Ghose, who recounted the harrowing experience and praised the pilot's composure. The Times of India+2Hindustan Times+2Onmanorama: Kerala News & Videos+2
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🔧 Aircraft Grounded for Inspection: Post-landing, the aircraft was declared "Aircraft on Ground" (AOG) and is undergoing thorough technical inspections and repairs before returning to service. Indiatimes
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🌩️ Broader Weather Impact: The hailstorm was part of a larger weather disturbance affecting Delhi and surrounding regions, leading to delays and diversions of multiple flights.
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