An Indigo Airlines flight from Chennai to Bangkok, originally scheduled to depart at 3:35 AM on Friday, was delayed for over four hours due to an engine failure detected before takeoff.
The aircraft, carrying 226 passengers and 12 crew members, was preparing to depart from Chennai International Airport when the pilot noticed a mechanical issue and immediately notified Air Traffic Control. Passengers were safely evacuated and taken to lounges in the airport while engineers worked on the plane.
The mechanical issue was resolved by 7:30 AM, and the flight eventually departed at 7:53 AM. During the wait, passengers were provided with refreshments to ensure their comfort.