NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Patna was forced to perform a go-around during its first landing attempt at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport on Tuesday after the pilot detected an unstable approach.

The Airbus A320 aircraft, operating as flight 6E 2482 with 173 passengers on board, landed safely on its second attempt, ANI sources confirmed.A source familiar with the incident clarified that the maneuver was part of standard aviation safety protocols. “It was a normal and safe maneuver. The pilot opted for the go-around to ensure a stable landing approach,” the source said.Go-arounds are common in aviation when weather or operational factors compromise a stable landing.

No technical malfunction or emergency was reported.

This incident comes just a week after another IndiGo flight, 6E 5009 from Patna to Delhi, returned mid-air to Patna following a bird strike on July 9. That aircraft was grounded for maintenance checks, and the flight was cancelled. Passengers were offered a full refund or alternative arrangements, according to the airline.“Safety and security of our customers and crew remain our topmost priority,” IndiGo said in a statement.