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Monkey interrupts IndiGo takeoff at Lucknow Airport forcing mid runway abort and flight delays
International
Published on 1 May 2026
A320 was accelerating when pilots saw the monkey
An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Raipur aborted its takeoff after pilots spotted a monkey on the runway as the Airbus A320 was accelerating. The incident delayed nearly 170 passengers and briefly disrupted airport operations, with another aircraft performing a go-around. Authorities are expected to review runway safety and wildlife control measures.
- Pilots spotted a monkey on the Lucknow runway during acceleration
- IndiGo’s A320 aborted mid takeoff, triggering delays for about 170 passengers
- Airport operations were briefly disrupted with a go around by another flight
- The event highlights the need for stronger wildlife management at runways
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