An IndiGo flight from Navi Mumbai to Srinagar was involved in a minor accident while being parked at Srinagar Airport on Friday morning. The aircraft reportedly struck a metal pole belonging to the airport’s Docking Guidance System during the parking process.
The impact caused the docking guidance pole to tilt to one side. However, the incident did not result in any reported injuries among passengers or members of the flight crew. Initial information also indicated that the aircraft did not suffer any major damage.
The flight had completed its journey from Navi Mumbai and was in the process of being positioned at its designated parking bay when the incident occurred. The Docking Guidance System is used to help pilots and ground personnel accurately position aircraft at airport stands.
Although the collision was relatively minor, the incident has drawn attention because it involves an aircraft during ground operations, when precise coordination between cockpit crews and airport personnel is essential.
Airport authorities and the airline are expected to assess the aircraft and the docking equipment following the incident. Further details regarding the exact circumstances leading to the collision, including whether any operational or technical issue contributed to it, are awaited.
The incident comes amid renewed scrutiny of aviation safety procedures following several recent aircraft-related incidents in India. Authorities are likely to examine the circumstances as part of routine safety protocols before the aircraft returns to normal operations.
