All Safe After IndiGo Flight Makes Contact With Pole During Parking
What Happened
An IndiGo flight (6E 225) from Navi Mumbai to Srinagar came into contact with a Visual Docking Guidance System (VDGS) pole while being positioned at a parking bay at Srinagar Airport on Friday morning. All passengers and crew were safe, with no injuries reported, and were deboarded using manual stairs. Authorities have ordered an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the incident.
Key Takeaways
The incident occurred during the aircraft's parking process, not during flight operations. Airport operations remain normal, and investigators will examine the circumstances before determining responsibility or cause.