MUMBAI- An Akasa Air (QP) aircraft was struck by a third-party cargo truck at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), prompting a detailed inspection.
The aircraft was parked at the time of the incident, and initial assessments suggest minor damage to the wing area where the vehicle made contact.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalAkasa Air Aircraft Struck
Akasa Air (QP) confirmed that one of its aircraft was struck by a cargo truck operated by a third-party ground handler at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM). The incident occurred while the aircraft was stationary and not in operation.
The airline’s spokesperson stated, “A third-party ground handler, while operating a cargo truck, came in contact with an Akasa Air aircraft that was parked at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai.”
No passengers were on board during the incident, and there were no injuries reported.
A photograph from the scene suggests that the wing of the aircraft tore into the truck slightly during the collision, indicating a direct impact. The full extent of the damage is under evaluation.
Akasa Air immediately initiated a thorough technical inspection of the aircraft and launched an internal investigation in coordination with the ground handling company.
The airline emphasized that safety protocols were followed, and operations were not significantly disrupted.
Photo: Utkarsh Thakkar Ground Collision
The cargo truck belonged to a contracted ground handling agency, not directly managed by Akasa Air.
Such handlers are commonly used across Indian airports for logistics support. The truck reportedly came into contact with the wing section of the parked aircraft during ground movement.
This incident raises questions about the protocols followed by third-party logistics operators at busy international hubs like BOM.
Airports with high airside traffic require stringent coordination between ground vehicles and parked aircraft to prevent such avoidable collisions.
The airline has not specified whether the aircraft will be grounded for repairs or when it will return to service. The DGCA may be involved in reviewing the event for safety compliance.
Photo: By Curimedia – Airbus A319-111 Easyjet G-EZDF “Only Lyon”, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26094320Similar Incident
A comparable event occurred recently at Paris Orly Airport (ORY), where an EasyJet (U2) Airbus A320 was struck by a ground support truck while parked.
The truck’s windshield was shattered, though no injuries were reported, and the aircraft was unoccupied at the time.
easyJet confirmed the incident, assured that safety procedures were followed, and said the aircraft would be inspected and repaired according to manufacturer guidelines.
Airport officials and airline representatives are investigating the root causes of that collision. Passengers scheduled on the affected aircraft were rebooked onto alternate flights.
These repeated incidents underscore the critical need for stringent operational checks and improved oversight of third-party service providers at major airports.
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