On Friday, a technical issue was experienced in the IndiGo flight 7253 in Madurai to Chennai when the captain of the aircraft found himself in mid-flight with a crack on the windshield, according to sources. The pilot discovered the problem when the crack appeared on the plane, and a timely solution was provided to address the situation and ensure compliance with safety measures.
When the discovery was made, the engineering and maintenance teams of IndiGo were informed in time. The landing phase led the aircraft to be put out of service, and an inspection process was started with the aim of determining the damage level and the type of damage. Initial tests indicate that the crack is external and it has not damaged the inner strength of the windshield. Nonetheless, professionals are undertaking an extensive assessment to exclude the possible risk factors.
IndiGo sources have guaranteed that the airline is adhering to all the procedural guidelines to ensure that it is safe. The plane will not be reinstated in service until all the required checks and maintenance processes have been done. The inspection will involve checking the state of the windshield, determining the source of the crack, and ensuring that no other part is affected. The windshield will be replaced within the requirements of the aviation safety standard, in case it is necessary, before the aircraft reappears in the air.
It was said that there were no passengers or crew in danger, and the situation was under control during the flight. The captain noted and immediately reacted to the observed situation in accordance with the aviation safety practices, which allowed eliminating of the worsening of the situation. Passengers were being accommodated as the need arose, and the airline is making necessary arrangements with regard to the need to accommodate subsequent flights.
IndiGo underlined the fact that safety is one of its priorities and that it keeps tight control and maintenance measures of its fleet. It will restart its operation once the engineering team is done with the inspection and certifies the aircraft fit to be used. It should be updated further when the maintenance report is complete.
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