{"id":93456,"date":"2025-05-05T17:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T11:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=93456"},"modified":"2025-05-05T16:34:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T11:04:13","slug":"indigo-flight-experienced-rarest-twin-engine-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/05\/indigo-flight-experienced-rarest-twin-engine-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"IndiGo Flight Experienced the Rarest Twin Engine Failure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

JAIPUR-<\/strong> An IndiGo Airlines ATR<\/a> turboprop aircraft encountered a serious technical challenge when both engines briefly extinguished in sequence during a Friday morning flight from Jaipur (JAI)<\/a> to Chandigarh (IXC)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred amid intense rainfall, with each engine automatically restarting after momentary failures. Despite the concerning situation, the flight landed safely at its scheduled destination in Chandigarh (IXC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: IndiGo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

IndiGo ATR Twin Engine Failure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The IndiGo ATR first experienced a flameout in one engine that lasted only seconds before the automatic ignition system restored power. Shortly afterwards, the second engine underwent an identical failure sequence with successful auto-ignition, restoring normal function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aviation experts note this represents an extremely rare occurrence where engines flamed out consecutively rather than simultaneously, which could have created a far more dangerous scenario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)<\/a> has demanded a comprehensive report from IndiGo (6E) regarding the incident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A senior regulatory official confirmed the investigation, stating: “This happened during very heavy rain that had lashed the region on Friday morning. The first engine recovered and restarted after a momentary flameout. Then some time later, the same thing happened with the second engine. Luckily both the engines did not flameout simultaneously.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft remains grounded in Chandigarh (IXC). It underwent thorough inspection procedures to determine the exact cause of the dual flame-outs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image credits to Wikicommons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Airline Remarks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

“What had seemingly happened was that the engine performance due to weather-related issues dropped in terms of parameters like RPM. The engine showed a reduction in propeller speed (the combustion that drives the engine’s flames out). The engine control systems detected and corrected the issue.”<\/p>Source, IndiGo<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

They emphasised that passengers remained unaware of the situation <\/strong>during the flight, with no unusual sensations reported. The airline has notified both the engine manufacturer and aviation regulators about the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo- ATR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Similar Incident<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This incident bears striking similarities to a December 2018 event<\/strong> involving a Virgin Australia (VA)<\/a> ATR 72 aircraft<\/a> travelling from Sydney (SYD)<\/a> to Canberra (CBR)<\/a>. During that occurrence, both engines “flamed out” during descent<\/strong> through heavy rain and required manual re-ignition by the pilots before landing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau<\/strong> classified that incident as “serious” in their investigation. According to their report: “While the aircraft was descending through 11,000ft in heavy rain, the right engine’s power rolled back (decreased) and the engine flamed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The engine automatically restarted within 5 seconds. The descent continued and, while passing through 10,000ft, the left engine’s power also rolled back and that engine flamed out before automatically re-lighting.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response to that situation, the flight crew activated manual ignition systems<\/strong> for the remainder of their approach and landing sequence. The aircraft remained grounded for 3 days following the incident before returning to regular service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo- ATR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Engine Flameout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A “flameout”<\/strong> in aviation terminology refers specifically to the extinguishing of flame within a jet engine’s combustion chamber. This potentially dangerous condition can occur when the carefully balanced mixture of fuel and air becomes disrupted, often due to environmental factors like heavy precipitation<\/strong> entering the engine intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern aircraft engines incorporate sophisticated auto-ignition systems<\/strong> designed to detect and immediately respond to combustion failures. In cases where automatic systems fail, pilots can activate manual ignition procedures to restart engines mid-flight, representing a critical emergency response technique in aviation operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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