NEW DELHI: A mini bus belonging to a third-party ground handling agency collided with a stationary IndiGo aircraft at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, officials said on Sunday.
No injuries were reported.
The incident occurred around 12:15 pm when the vehicle hit the undercarriage of the non-operational aircraft parked on the tarmac.
"On April 18, 2025, at approximately 12.15pm, a vehicle operated by a third-party ground handling agency made contact with the undercarriage of a non-operational Aircraft On-Ground at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. There were no injuries reported," said an airport spokesperson, adding that all standard protocols were followed immediately.
IndiGo, in a statement, said it was aware of the incident and that an internal investigation was underway. "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 airline said.
No injuries were reported.
The incident occurred around 12:15 pm when the vehicle hit the undercarriage of the non-operational aircraft parked on the tarmac.
"On April 18, 2025, at approximately 12.15pm, a vehicle operated by a third-party ground handling agency made contact with the undercarriage of a non-operational Aircraft On-Ground at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. There were no injuries reported," said an airport spokesperson, adding that all standard protocols were followed immediately.
IndiGo, in a statement, said it was aware of the incident and that an internal investigation was underway. "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 airline said.
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