IndiGo Flight Diverts to Lucknow After Lightning Strike Near Ahmedabad
What happened
An IndiGo flight traveling from Patna to Ahmedabad was struck by lightning at approximately 17,000 feet, prompting pilots to divert to Lucknow airport on October 7, 2026. The lightning strike damaged the front section of the aircraft, which was subsequently taken out of service for a detailed technical inspection. All 110 people aboard were reported safe, and passengers were moved to a replacement flight to continue their journey to Ahmedabad.
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Why it matters
The incident required the aircraft to be grounded while engineers assessed the damage caused by the lightning strike. IndiGo stated the plane would only return to service after necessary technical checks and regulatory clearance from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
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Who's involved
- PatnaOrigin city of the flight
- AhmedabadIntended destination city of the flight
- LucknowLocation where the flight diverted for landing
- Directorate General of Civil AviationIndian governmental regulatory body for civil aviation
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The entities involved
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Ahmedabad
city in the state of Gujarat, India
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Patna
metropolis and state capital of Bihar, India
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Lucknow
capital of Uttar Pradesh, India