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Driver Fatigue Cited in Vehicle Collision with Parked IndiGo Aircraft at Bengaluru Airport

Investigations by IndiGo Airlines and DGCA continue after a tempo traveller struck a grounded aircraft, with no major injuries reported.

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 tempo traveller operated by Globe Ground India collided with a non-operational IndiGo aircraft at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on April 18, 2025, at 12:15 PM.
  • The driver of the vehicle reportedly dozed off before the collision, sustaining minor injuries, while no injuries were reported among passengers or crew.
  • The aircraft, classified as Aircraft on Ground (AOG) since 2022 due to engine issues, was parked at Alpha Parking Bay 71 at the time of the incident.
  • IndiGo Airlines and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have initiated separate investigations to determine the cause and prevent future occurrences.
  • Airport authorities and IndiGo emphasized that all safety protocols were followed, with passenger and personnel security remaining a top priority.