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DGCA grounds IndiGo A320-neo after smoke warning diversion

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 4:12 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

DGCA Grounds A320-neo

DGCA grounded Airbus A320-neo VT-ISY pending clearance after a smoke warning during Flight 6E6504.
The aircraft transmitted transponder code 7700, signalling a general emergency while diverting.
Initial cargo-bay inspection found no smoke or fire, prompting a detailed technical examination.
DGCA will grant clearance only after VT-ISY passes all safety checks.
The incident resembles a cargo-hold alarm on Air India Express IX 1253 on Sept 3.

Summary

IndiGo Diverts to Lucknow

IndiGo flight 6E6504 diverted to Lucknow after cargo-area smoke alarm activated mid-flight.
The Airbus A320 took off from Agartala at 4:36 pm and landed at Lucknow at 6:29 pm.
The aircraft carried 103 passengers and six crew members, all of whom alighted safely.
Lucknow Airport activated fire, rescue, ambulance and terminal support under emergency protocols.
An alternate flight moved passengers from Lucknow to Delhi, scheduled for 9 pm.

History

Historical Context

On 2 June 1983 Air Canada Flight 797’s aft-lavatory fire killed 23 of 57 people, prompting the NTSB to urge the FAA to require lavatory smoke detectors and tighter evacuation rules. Decades later, India’s DGCA grounded the Airbus A320-neo VT-ISY after a cargo-bay smoke alarm forced flight 6E6504 to divert to Lucknow, echoing the same safety focus.

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DGCA Grounds A320-neo

DGCA grounded Airbus A320-neo VT-ISY pending clearance after a smoke warning during Flight 6E6504.
The aircraft transmitted transponder code 7700, signalling a general emergency while diverting.
Initial cargo-bay inspection found no smoke or fire, prompting a detailed technical examination.
DGCA will grant clearance only after VT-ISY passes all safety checks.
The incident resembles a cargo-hold alarm on Air India Express IX 1253 on Sept 3.

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