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IndiGo Probes Mini Bus Collision with Parked Aircraft at Bengaluru Airport

The April 18 incident caused no injuries but prompted safety protocol reviews and an internal investigation by IndiGo Airlines.

A tempo traveler crashed into parked IndiGo aircraft in Bengaluru airport
The vehicle hit the 'undercarriage of the non-operational IndiGo aircraft, the airline said.
The damaged tempo traveller crashed into a stationary IndiGo aircraft on Friday. (HT photo)
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Overview

  • A mini bus operated by a third-party ground handling agency collided with the undercarriage of a stationary IndiGo aircraft at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on April 18, 2025.
  • The aircraft was non-operational and parked at the time of the collision, and no injuries were reported.
  • IndiGo Airlines has launched an internal investigation to determine the cause of the incident and ensure accountability.
  • Airport authorities swiftly implemented established safety protocols and coordinated with relevant stakeholders in response to the collision.
  • Regulatory reviews are underway to address potential procedural lapses and reinforce ground handling safety measures.