Indigo Delhi-Srinagar Flight: Pakistan Denies Emergency Airspace Request | WION Originals

An IndiGo flight (6E 2142) from Delhi to Srinagar encountered a sudden hailstorm on May 21. The pilot declared an emergency and requested access to Pakistani airspace to avoid severe turbulence. India’s request was made to Lahore Air Traffic Control, but was denied. Due to the denial, the aircraft continued on its original path through the turbulent zone.

As per the crew statement, they requested Northern control (IAF) for deviation towards left (International Border) due to weather on the route; however, it was not approved. Later crew contacted Lahore to enter their airspace to avoid the weather, but the same was also refused. Crew initially attempted to return back but as they were close to the thunderstorm cloud, they decided to penetrate the weather. Subsequently, they encountered a hailstorm and severe turbulence. The crew chose to continue at the same heading to exit the weather by the shortest route towards Srinagar.
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