CHENNAI: A mid-air scare was reported on Friday night after an IndiGo flight from Madurai to Chennai developed a crack on its cockpit windshield. The pilot acted promptly and landed the aircraft safely at Chennai airport.

The ATR aircraft, carrying 74 passengers and five crew members, took off from Madurai at 10.07 p.m. While airborne, the pilot noticed a crack on the side section of the front windshield. Realising the potential risk, he alerted the Chennai Air Traffic Control (ATC) and sought priority landing clearance.

Emergency arrangements were made at Chennai airport, and the flight, originally scheduled to arrive at 11.30 p.m., landed safely at 11.12 p.m., 18 minutes ahead of schedule.

After touchdown, the aircraft was taxied to a remote bay, where all passengers were safely debo

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