Scary Scenes As Srinagar-Bound IndiGo Flight With Over 200 Passengers Onboard Hits Turbulence, Aircraft's Nose Damaged

Severe turbulence hit a Srinagar-bound IndiGo flight, triggering panic among passengers. The flight later landed safely in Srinagar, but with a broken nose.

Srinagar: Panic gripped the passengers onboard an IndiGo flight bound to Srinagar from Delhi, after it was hit by severe turbulence midair Wednesday evening. Due to inclement weather and hailstorm, the pilot of Flight 6E-2142 reported an "emergency" to air traffic control at Srinagar. Fortunately, the flight landed safely with all passengers unhurt, officials said.

Moments after the incident, a video showing a terrifying mid-air scenes inside the aircraft went viral on social media. Passengers can be seen screaming, crying, and praying as the aircraft shook violently.

"Indigo flight 6E2142 enroute Delhi to Srinagar experienced bad weather (hailstorm), emergency reported by Pilot to ATC SXR (Srinagar)," an official of the Airport Authority of India said.

Video: Delhi-Srinagar @IndiGo6E 6E-2142 severe mid-flight turbulence. pic.twitter.com/6Pmmdvxb5C

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The official stated the flight landed safely at Srinagar at 6.30 PM. "All aircrew and 227 passengers are safe and flight is declared AOG by Airline," he added. 'Aircraft on ground' (AOG) refers to a plane that is grounded and unable to fly due to technical issues.

VIDEO | Here's what Sheikh Samiullah, a passenger aboard IndiGo flight 6E 2142 from Delhi to Srinagar, said after the aircraft was suddenly caught in a hailstorm.

" i was onboard the indigo flight when everything seemed normal, until the pilot suddenly announced a rough patch… pic.twitter.com/Gam7yM776j

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The airlines confirmed that the flight has been grounded for detailed inspection and maintenance owing to the damage it has sustained. The aircraft will be released for operations only after necessary repairs are completed.

Narrating the horrifying experience, Sheikh Samiullah, a passenger aboard the flight from Delhi to Srinagar, said the aircraft was suddenly caught in a hailstorm. "Everything seemed normal until the pilot suddenly announced a rough patch ahead and asked us to fasten our seatbelts. I am a frequent flyer, but I have never experienced turbulence like this. It was terrifying. I am truly grateful to the pilot for the safe landing."