Mid-Air Windshield Damage on IndiGo Flight, Safe Landing Achieved

Pilots of an IndiGo ATR 72 aircraft flying from Tuticorin to Chennai demonstrated exceptional skill and adherence to safety procedures when they safely landed Flight 6E1607 after identifying a crack in the forward windshield mid-flight. The 75 occupants aboard were unaware of the unfolding situation as the crew initiated communication with Chennai Air Traffic Control. The ATC responded by implementing a local standby at Chennai Airport, ensuring all resources were prepared for a potential emergency, though none materialized. The IndiGo plane landed without complications, and all on board were reported safe. The airline issued a statement confirming the incident and reinforcing their commitment to safety, noting the aircraft would be grounded for thorough inspections. This event marks the second such windshield issue for IndiGo in less than a week, with a similar incident occurring on a Madurai-Chennai route. Both occurrences are now under scrutiny by the DGCA, which is seeking detailed technical reports to ascertain the cause and prevent future incidents.