Close call over India - Curt Lewis

Two Indigo aircraft narrowly escape mid-air collision over Guwahati (India)

Two Indigo aircraft miraculously escaped colliding with one another over Guwahati, leaving some passengers and crew members shaken and needing medical aid, officials said on Wednesday.

At least four passengers and two cabin crew could feel the aircraft shake, a spokesman for Indigo Airlines said. The passengers complained of giddiness while the cabin crew needed first aid.

The incident took place on Tuesday evening when an Indigo flight from Mumbai to Guwahati was about to land at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.

"Indigo flight 6E 813 from Guwahati to Mumbai experienced turbulence due to monsoon, this caused the aircraft to climb 250-300 feet. At same time, aircraft 6E 136 was crossing the flight path of aircraft 6E 813. Following the protocol, the pilot took advisory action to maintain relevant separation," said the statement issued by Indigo Airlines.

The airline spokesman said the flight finally made a normal landing. The four passengers and two cabin crew were given medical assistance.