An IndiGo flight from Navi Mumbai to Srinagar hit a Visual Docking Guidance System (VDGS) pole while being parked at Srinagar International Airport on September 4. The aircraft was being positioned at Bay No. 6 when the incident occurred.
All passengers and crew members were safe and no injuries were reported. The aircraft was grounded for inspection and maintenance, while authorities began an inquiry to determine the exact cause. Airport operations continued normally.
The aircraft sustained damage in the contact, while airport authorities said that flight operations continued normally without major disruption. The exact circumstances behind the incident are being examined by the appropriate authorities. The Economic Times +1The incident has drawn attention to ground-handling and aircraft parking safety at airports. Authorities will determine the precise cause after completing their inquiry, and no conclusion about the cause has been drawn at this stage.
