Cargo truck hits Akasa Air aircraft at Mumbai airport, inspection underway
This accident, as said by Akasa Air, occurred when the aircraft was at Bay A-7 and a cargo truck operated by BWFS (Bird Worldwide Flight Services) made contact with the right wing of the aircraft while it was undergoing unloading procedures.
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The accident had occurred after the aircraft had landed from Bengaluru as flight QP1736 and was parked in the assigned bay.A PARKED Akasa Air aircraft was hit by a cargo container vehicle at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Monday, calling for an inspection and investigation by the airline. The cargo truck involved in the incident was operated by a third-party ground handling agency.
This accident, as said by Akasa Air, occurred when the aircraft was at Bay A-7 and a cargo truck operated by BWFS (Bird Worldwide Flight Services) made contact with the right wing of the aircraft while it was undergoing unloading procedures. The accident had occurred after the aircraft had landed from Bengaluru as flight QP1736 and was parked in the assigned bay.
In a statement released by the airline, a spokesperson stated, “A third-party ground handling vehicle, while driving a cargo truck, came into contact with an Akasa Air aircraft parked at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai. The aircraft is being thoroughly inspected, and we are investigating the incident with the third-party ground handler.”
According to the sources, the cargo truck that was turning towards the front side of the airplane to offload cargo hit the wing. It was hitting the wing from the front side when damage showed clearly. Reportedly, the wing of the aircraft hit the container section of a truck damaging one wing of the aircraft.
After the accident, Akasa Air put the plane on the ground and classified it Aircraft On Ground (AOG) so that thorough examination and safety checks can be conducted. The severity of the damage is yet to be determined.
There were no passenger or staff injuries reported as the plane was empty during the incident. Operations at the airport also proceeded without interruption.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been informed, and normal procedures for reporting and investigating ground handling incidents are being adopted. The company will decide on the return of the aircraft to service after carrying out inspection and repairs.
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