Bee Attack Delays Indigo Surat Jaipur Flight by 1 Hour
Bee swarm delays Indigo Surat to Jaipur flight as fire crew uses water jets to clear bees from the plane. Flight departs 1 hour late and all passengers are safe.
Water Jets and Fire Crew Called In to Handle Swarm Chaos
It was a bizarre sight and grabbed attention all over the world but a huge swarm of bees attacked an Indigo flight going from Surat to Jaipur and caused a delay just before takeoff, leading to a stunned silence in the flight on Monday. The strange and unexpected disruption grounded flights for nearly an hour, and became one of the oddest flight delays in recent aviation memory .
What Happened on the Runway
Passengers were readying to board Indigo flight 6E at Surat Airport when all of a sudden, things took a turn for the worse. A bevy of bees converged on the plane’s open luggage.Within minutes, ground staff saw the bees covering the cargo door so they could not safely operate or continue with the flight.
Fire Brigade Called as Smoke Fails
Workers initially attempted to employ smoke to disorient the bees, a tactic often employed in similar situations. But this time it didn’t work, and the bees started getting more aggressive. When they declined to make way, the airport team called the fire department for assistance.
Fire trucks then rode onto the runway and firefighters began shooting high-pressure water cannons at the plane.After several rounds of water spray, the bees finally dispersed so the crew passengers and staff felt relieved.
1 Hour Delay but All Passengers Safe
After about an hour of nonstop effort, airport officials confirmed the plane was safe and ready for takeoff. The Air Traffic Control then gave final clearance so the flight took off for Jaipur without more issues. Indigo has not shared an official statement yet but reports say all passengers were safe and the flight landed in Jaipur nearly one hour late.
Unusual Incident Goes Viral
Videos of the bee swarm on the plane spread rapidly on social media. Aviation experts say such incidents are extremely rare, and that they can occur during the monsoon or near grassy stretches or farmland.
The unusual event has now caught global attention and started conversations around airport safety and how to manage wildlife better.