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IndiGo flight hits pole at Srinagar airport
The Indian Express··4 Sept
IndiGo flight 6E 225 from Navi Mumbai hit a Visual Docking Guidance System pole while parking at Srinagar airport on Friday. The Airport Authority of India said the nose contact happened at Bay No. 6 around 9.02 am. Passengers and crew deboarded on manual stairs with no injuries reported. The aircraft sustained damage. Airport arrivals and departures continued as scheduled.
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What It Means For You
- Srinagar airport said flight arrivals and departures continued as scheduled after the parking incident.
- Passengers on flight 6E 225 left the aircraft using manual stairs after the pole contact.
- AAI said appropriate authorities will examine the circumstances under prescribed procedures.
What's Happening
- The aircraft registration cited was VT-NOG on the Navi Mumbai to Srinagar service.
- AAI said all passengers and crew were safe and no injuries were reported.
- The Economic Times quoted AAI saying no cause conclusion is being drawn before the inquiry ends.
How Docking Guidance Works
- The pole involved is part of the Visual Docking Guidance System used while parking.
- The aircraft was being positioned at Bay No. 6 when the nose hit the pole.
- Indian Express reported the incident around 9 AM and said an investigation report has been sought.
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