IndiGo flight from Tuticorin to Chennai lands safely after mid-air windshield crack scare

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An IndiGo flight from Tuticorin to Chennai made a safe landing on Monday afternoon after pilots detected a crack on the aircraft’s windshield mid-air. The ATR 72 aircraft (Flight 6E1607) was carrying 75 passengers when the issue was spotted during its approach to Chennai which prompted immediate action by the crew and air traffic authorities. According to officials, the pilots quickly informed the Air Traffic Control (ATC) following which a local standby was declared at Chennai Airport as a precautionary measure. The flight landed safely without any further complications, and all passengers were reported safe.