A significant incident occurred at the Srinagar Airport involving an IndiGo aircraft that had arrived from Navi Mumbai. The aircraft, carrying a full load of passengers, collided with a pole during the parking procedure. According to the latest reports, the incident took place while the plane was being positioned at the designated parking bay. Fortunately, all passengers on board the flight are safe, and no injuries have been reported. The airport authorities and airline staff acted promptly to ensure the safety of everyone involved, and all passengers were successfully evacuated from the aircraft shortly after the collision. An investigation is currently underway to determine the exact cause of the mishap, while flight operations at the airport continue to remain smooth and unaffected.
Details of the Collision at Bay Number 06
The Airport Authority issued a formal statement providing specific details about the event. The incident involved IndiGo flight 6E 225 (VT-NOG), which was operating on the Navi Mumbai to Srinagar route. The mishap occurred at approximately 09:02 AM while the aircraft was in the process of parking at Bay Number 06. During this maneuver, the aircraft made contact with a Visual Docking Guidance System (VDGS) pole. Despite the impact, the structural integrity of the passenger cabin remained secure, ensuring that all passengers and crew members remained unharmed. There have been no reports of any injuries resulting from this contact with the airport infrastructure.
Evacuation and Safety Protocols
Following the collision with the VDGS pole, the standard safety protocols were immediately activated. The airline and airport ground staff coordinated the safe exit of everyone on board. Since the aircraft was stationary at the parking bay, manual stairs were deployed to facilitate the evacuation. All passengers and crew members used these manual stairs to disembark from the aircraft safely. The Airport Authority emphasized that the safety of the passengers was the top priority during the entire process, and the evacuation was completed without any further complications.
Investigation and Current Airport Status
The statement from the authorities further clarified that a thorough investigation into the causes and circumstances of the incident will be conducted. This investigation will follow the established procedures and will be carried out by the concerned regulatory and airport officials. At this stage, the authorities have refrained from drawing any conclusions regarding the reason for the collision, stating that the actual cause will only be determined after the investigation is fully completed. Meanwhile, the Srinagar Airport remains fully operational, while the arrival and departure of other flights are proceeding according to their original schedules. The airport management has reiterated its commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient environment for all passengers and stakeholders.
Previous Incident Involving IndiGo in Goa
This incident at Srinagar follows another recent technical failure involving an IndiGo aircraft in Goa, while in that separate event, an IndiGo flight bound for Delhi from Goa experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff. The situation was serious enough to warrant the declaration of a 'Full Emergency' while the aircraft was still in the air. There were 229 passengers on board that flight when the engine malfunction occurred. Due to the technical emergency, the pilot had to turn the aircraft back and make an emergency landing at the Goa airport. All 229 passengers in that instance were also evacuated safely after the plane returned to the ground. These incidents highlight the critical importance of safety and emergency procedures in aviation operations.