The wingtip of a taxiing IndiGo aircraft grazed a stationary Air India Express which was awaiting clearance at Kolkata Airport on Wednesday. The Air India Express was bound to Chennai airport. An investigation into the incident is underway.
Air India Express Releases Statement
“The wingtip of a taxiing aircraft of another airline grazed one of our aircraft, which was stationary and awaiting clearance to enter the runway at Kolkata for a scheduled operation to Chennai. The aircraft has since returned to the bay and further investigation is underway, for which we are coordinating with the regulator and airport authorities. We apologise for the inconvenience caused to guests due to external circumstances,” an Air India Express spokesperson said in a statement.
IndiGo Airlines Releases Statement
The IndiGo flight 6E 6152 between Kolkata and Darbhanga was delayed due to the accident, the airlines said in a statement.
A minor graze between a taxiing IndiGo aircraft and that of another carrier was reported from Kolkata Airport. The aircraft returned to bay for inspection and necessary action, as per protocol. Consequently, IndiGo flight 6E 6152 between Kolkata and Darbhanga has been delayed, IndiGo Airlines said in a statement.
Refreshments have been provided to all passengers and an alternate aircraft has been arranged to minimise delay and inconvenience to the passengers. IndiGo prioritises passenger safety above all else. An incident report will be submitted to DGCA in due course, as per protocol, the statement added.
IndiGo Pilots Taken Off Roster
Following the accident, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) took the pilots of the IndiGo plane off the roaster.
DGCA off-rostered pilots of IndiGo airlines after the IndiGo plane hit stationary Air India Express during taxiing in Kolkata today, the aviation agency said in a statement.
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