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IndiGo Flight 6E 1302 Diverts to Muscat After Pilot Reports Illness
WHY IT MATTERS
The incident underscores the effectiveness of in‑flight medical protocols and the importance of rapid diversion procedures for passenger safety.
What happened
IndiGo Flight 6E 1302, scheduled from Doha to Bengaluru, was diverted to Muscat after the pilot reported feeling unwell mid‑flight. The aircraft landed safely, and a medical team attended the pilot on the ground.
He was subsequently taken to a hospital in Muscat, where he was treated and is now reported to be fine. The diversion was executed without incident, and the flight’s passengers were transferred to alternative arrangements.
The airline confirmed that all safety protocols were followed and that the aircraft will resume its scheduled operations once the pilot is cleared.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Pilot Felt Unwell Mid-Air, Doha-Bengaluru IndiGo Flight Diverts To Muscat
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