BENGALURU, April 20: — A mini-bus operated by a third-party ground handling agency collided with a stationary IndiGo aircraft at Kempegowda International Airport on April 18, triggering a safety investigation, airport officials confirmed on Sunday.
The incident occurred around 12:15 PM, when the vehicle struck the undercarriage of a non-operational aircraft parked on the tarmac. An airport spokesperson said, “There were no injuries reported in the incident.”
In an official statement, the airport authorities added: “All necessary protocols were promptly followed in coordination with relevant stakeholders. The safety and security of our passengers, airline partners, and airport personnel remain our highest priority.”
IndiGo Airlines also acknowledged the incident, confirming the involvement of a third-party vehicle and stating, “We are aware of the ground incident at Bengaluru airport involving a parked IndiGo aircraft and a third-party ground vehicle. Investigations are on, and all necessary action shall be initiated as required.”
The affected aircraft, classified as Aircraft On Ground (AOG) at the time, was not in service during the collision.
Airport authorities have begun a formal investigation to determine the cause of the mishap and assess any damage to the aircraft.
