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SpiceJet Flight Collides With Electric Pole At Delhi Airport With Passengers Onboard

The SpiceJet aircraft collided with an electric pole at the Delhi airport during pushback. A replacement aircraft was arranged to operate the flight.

New Delhi:  A SpiceJet flight on Monday collided with an electric pole at the Delhi airport during pushback.

The passengers were on board when the incident took place, news agency ANI reported.

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The SpiceJet aircraft collided with an electric pole at the Delhi airport during pushback when it was being moved from the passenger terminal to the runway.

The aircraft was replaced for the passengers onboard. 

Informing about the incident, SpiceJet spokesperson said: "Today, SpiceJet flight SG 160 was scheduled to operate between Delhi & Jammu. During push back, the right-wing trailing edge came in close contact with a pole, causing damage to the aileron."

"A replacement aircraft has been arranged to operate the flight," the spokesperson added, as reported by ANI.

As per the statement, the flight headed to Jammu had its right-wing hit the pole, damaging the aileron. It is a hinged part on the trailing end of the wing that helps steer the plane.

No injuries were caused in the incident.

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