Parked IndiGo Plane Hit By Tempo Traveller At Bengaluru Airport
The incident took place on April 18 when a vehicle operated by a third-party ground handling agency made contact with the undercarriage of a non-operational aircraft.
A tempo traveller collided with the undercarriage of a grounded IndiGo plane at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, reportedly after the driver dozed off. Visuals on social media showed the damaged tempo traveller after the accident.
The incident took place on April 18 when a vehicle operated by a third-party ground handling agency made contact with the undercarriage of a non-operational aircraft. There were no injuries reported, an official statement said.
"All necessary protocols have been promptly followed in coordination with relevant stakeholders. The safety and security of our passengers, airline partners, and airport personnel remain our highest priority," a Bengaluru airport spokesperson said.
IndiGo said the aircraft had been grounded for engine repairs. "A Tempo traveller collided with a stationary IndiGo aircraft at Kempegowda International Airport. The aircraft had been grounded for engine repairs and was parked at Alpha Parking Bay 71. The accident is said to have occurred due to the TT driver's negligence while dropping off staff. The top portion of the vehicle was damaged, and the driver has sustained minor injuries," it said.
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