IndiGo Aircraft Grounded After Collision with Unmanned Vehicle at Kolkata Airport
IndiGo plane hit by vehicle at Kolkata airport, authorities informed
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IndiGo Airlines confirmed that one of its aircraft was hit by a third-party unmanned vehicle at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata. The aircraft, which was set to operate flight 6E 6663 to Guwahati, is currently grounded for inspections, while an alternate aircraft has been arranged for passengers.
- 01IndiGo's aircraft was struck by an unmanned vehicle at Kolkata airport.
- 02The incident involved flight 6E 6663, scheduled from Kolkata to Guwahati.
- 03The aircraft is undergoing inspections and maintenance.
- 04An alternate aircraft has been provided for the affected flight.
- 05Authorities have been notified and are investigating the incident.
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On Tuesday, IndiGo Airlines reported that one of its aircraft was involved in a collision with a third-party unmanned vehicle at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, India. The aircraft was scheduled to operate flight 6E 6663 to Guwahati. Following the incident, the airline grounded the aircraft for thorough inspections and necessary maintenance to ensure safety before it can return to service. IndiGo has arranged for an alternate aircraft to accommodate passengers originally booked on the flight. The airline stated that it is working closely with relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Passengers scheduled to fly from Kolkata to Guwahati will experience delays but will be accommodated on an alternate flight.
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