IndiGo Airlines flight diverted due to 'burning smell' in cabin

An IndiGo Airlines A320ceo aircraft flying from Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu to Singapore was diverted to Kualanamu airport, Medan (Indonesia), due to crew noticing a burning smell in the cabin. The pilot followed procedures, and as a precaution diverted, to the nearest airport, Kualanamu, and the aircraft landed safely.

The aircraft was inspected upon landing, and it was deemed to be satisfactory, but was held at Kualanamu for detailed inspection. Passengers disembarked from the plane and were provided accommodation, with an alternate aircraft being flown from Kualanamu to take the passengers to Singapore.

Earlier this year, a Delhi-bound IndiGo aircraft originating from Surat was diverted to Ahmedabad after a bird hit during a climb, the DGCA said in an official statement. Ground inspection revealed that the engine fan blades of the plane had been damaged.

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