An IndiGo flight contacts a pole at Srinagar airport during the parking process, but all passengers and crew remain safe. Reports say the incident happens at around 9:02 a.m. local time, and the aircraft later deboards passengers using manual aircraft stairs, with no injuries reported.
According to the Airport Authority of India (AAI), the aircraft comes into contact with a Visual Docking Guidance System (VDGS) pole while being positioned at a parking bay. NDTV notes that images show the aircraft’s nose close to a bent VDGS pole. Times of India describes the mishap as minor, with authorities alerted and the aircraft scheduled for maintenance and inspections.
Across outlets, there is agreement on the timing, the VDGS/pole contact during parking, the safety of passengers and crew, and the start of an inquiry. Sources differ mainly in emphasis, with some highlighting the VDGS pole and others describing the event more generally as a parking stand pole contact and noting the aircraft’s maintenance steps.
