IndiGo flight rerouted to Muscat after pilot becomes incapacitated mid-air
An IndiGo A320neo traveling from Doha to Bengaluru diverted to Muscat when one of its pilots fell ill, prompting a Mayday call.
IndiGo flight 6E 1302, operating an Airbus A320neo, departed Doha for Bengaluru with a delayed start and declared a Mayday after a pilot became incapacitated during the flight. The aircraft turned toward Muscat, where it landed safely and the affected crew member was attended to by medical personnel and reported to be feeling better. IndiGo confirmed that the diversion was necessary for urgent medical care and that a new plane and crew would take over to complete the trip to Bengaluru.
Passengers waiting at Muscat were offered refreshments and regular information about the revised itinerary. The incident highlights the protocol for handling pilot incapacitation on twin-pilot aircraft.
Why it matters
It shows how airlines manage sudden medical emergencies to keep passengers safe and maintain flight schedules.
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