IndiGo Flight 6E 2102 Returns to Goa After Mid-Air Engine Failure
Passengers and crew are safe after IndiGo flight 6E 2102 made an emergency landing in Goa due to engine trouble, prompting a swift response from airport authorities and the airline.
By Elena Petrova · First published 1 Sept 2026
In brief
- IndiGo flight 6E 2102 safely returned to Goa after experiencing engine trouble shortly after takeoff on September 1, 2026.
- All passengers and crew onboard are safe, and no injuries were reported during the emergency landing at Mopa Airport.
- The airline is arranging for passengers to continue their journey to Delhi later the same day.
- Authorities are investigating the cause of the engine failure, with no additional flight disruptions reported at this time.
- Further updates from IndiGo and aviation authorities are anticipated as the investigation into the incident progresses.
Timeline · 2 moments
IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight returns after mid-air engine failure
India Today ↗What happened to IndiGo flight 6E 2102?
India News ↗How it started
IndiGo flight 6E 2102 was scheduled to fly from Goa to Delhi on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The aircraft took off from Goa's Manohar International Airport (Mopa) at 9:15 a.m., just five minutes behind schedule, according to India News.
Shortly after takeoff, the crew detected a technical issue with one of the engines. According to a statement cited by NDTV, IndiGo described the problem as a 'technical issue' that emerged soon after departure.
The airline and the airport authorities immediately began following emergency protocols to ensure the safety of everyone on board.
How it unfolded
As the flight climbed out of Goa, the pilots reported engine trouble and decided to return to the departure airport. India Today and Hindustan Times both reported that the incident occurred shortly after takeoff, prompting the crew to turn the aircraft back toward Mopa Airport.
The emergency response was activated at the airport. According to Mint, emergency services were on standby as the aircraft approached for landing. The crew managed to bring the plane down safely without any injuries or further incident.
The incident was confirmed by multiple news outlets during the morning of September 1. Passengers were kept informed during the process, and there were no reports of panic or injury.
Business Line reported that all passengers were safe and that arrangements were being made for them to continue their journey to Delhi later in the afternoon. The airline did not release further technical details about the engine issue immediately.
Where it stands
All passengers and crew from IndiGo flight 6E 2102 are safe, and the plane landed without incident back at Goa's Mopa Airport. The airline has stated that passengers will be flown to Delhi later the same day.
Authorities and IndiGo are now focusing on investigating the cause of the engine failure. No additional disruptions to other flights have been reported so far.
What to watch
Further updates from IndiGo and aviation authorities are expected as the investigation into the engine failure continues. Passengers are waiting for alternative arrangements to reach Delhi, and questions remain about the technical issue that led to the emergency landing.
