IndiGo Patna-Lucknow Flight Nose Damaged After Possible Lightning Strike At 17,000 Feet

Last Updated:October 08, 2026, 00:49 IST

The damage was noticed by the airport team after landing, following which IndiGo was informed and the aircraft was declared Aircraft on Ground.

The aircraft is now undergoing a technical inspection, with engineers examining the damage and deciding on further action.

An IndiGo aircraft operating flight 6E925 from Patna to Lucknow was found to have sustained damage to its nose section after landing at Lucknow airport on Wednesday. All 104 passengers on board were safe, officials said.

The aircraft landed normally at around 4pm and there were no reports of injuries. The damage was noticed by the airport team after landing, following which IndiGo was informed and the aircraft was declared Aircraft on Ground (AOG).

“The aircraft landed normally around 4 pm and there were no reports of any injuries. The damage was noticed by the airport team after landing, following which the IndiGo team was informed and the aircraft was declared Aircraft on Ground (AOG),” an airport official told PTI, citing preliminary information.

Lightning possibility being examined

The aircraft is now undergoing a technical inspection, with engineers examining the damage and deciding on further action.

The airport official said the possibility of the aircraft encountering lightning during adverse weather conditions was being examined as part of the preliminary assessment.

The aircraft had earlier been reported to have possibly encountered lightning during the flight. However, officials have not yet confirmed that lightning caused the damage.

“Further technical details will be shared by the airline after the completion of its investigation,” a source said.

No emergency landing

The incident did not involve an emergency landing, according to the source. The aircraft completed its journey and landed normally at Lucknow airport.

The aircraft has been grounded for the technical inspection and will undergo further checks before being cleared for operations.

IndiGo is expected to provide additional details after its investigation is completed.

(With inputs from PTI)

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What caused the nose damage on the IndiGo flight from Patna to Lucknow?

The aircraft sustained nose damage after possibly encountering a lightning strike at 17,000 feet. Authorities are examining weather conditions during the flight as part of their preliminary assessment, though formal investigation details are still pending.

Were any passengers or crew injured during the IndiGo flight incident?

No injuries were reported among the 104 passengers and crew members on board, with total occupants numbering 110 including flight staff. The aircraft landed normally at Lucknow airport without requiring an emergency landing.

How did IndiGo accommodate the passengers after the aircraft was grounded?

Following the landing at Lucknow airport, the aircraft was declared Aircraft on Ground (AOG) for a technical inspection. IndiGo arranged an alternative flight to transport the passengers onward to their destination.

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