IndiGo Flight's Takeoff Halted at Lucknow Airport Due to Monkey Encounter
IndiGo Flight Aborted Takeoff At Lucknow Airport Due To A Monkey. Yes, You Read That Right
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An IndiGo flight from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, to Raipur was forced to abort its takeoff when a monkey appeared on the runway. The Airbus A320-251N, carrying around 170 passengers, eventually took off after a two-hour delay for safety checks.
- 01IndiGo flight 6E6521 aborted takeoff due to a monkey on the runway.
- 02The incident occurred at Lucknow Airport in Uttar Pradesh, India.
- 03The flight was carrying approximately 170 passengers.
- 04Takeoff was delayed by over two hours for safety inspections.
- 05This marks the first recorded incident of air operations being halted due to a monkey.
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An IndiGo flight 6E6521, scheduled to fly from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, to Raipur, faced an unexpected delay when a monkey wandered onto the runway. The Airbus A320-251N, carrying about 170 passengers, had already received clearance from Air Traffic Control and began its roll on runway 09. Approximately 200 meters into the takeoff roll, the pilots spotted the monkey and promptly aborted the takeoff to prevent a collision. The flight returned to the apron for a thorough inspection of the aircraft systems, leading to a departure delay from the original 8:55 A.M. to 10:04 A.M. This incident is notable as it is the first time air operations at Lucknow Airport have been halted due to a monkey's presence, highlighting the unique challenges faced by airports in wildlife-prone areas.
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This incident underscores the need for effective wildlife management at airports to ensure passenger safety and minimize disruptions.
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