Short-circuit in Indigo flight forces pilot to abort take-off

Short-circuit in Indigo flight forces pilot to abort take-off

A suspected short circuit in a Kolkata-bound Indigo flight, carrying 161 passengers, led the pilot to abort it moments before take-off here today.

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Airport sources said the pilot noticed smoke in the engine and immediately alerted airport officials.

The passengers of the Indigo Airlines were offloaded safely, they added.

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