IndiGo flight clips airport guidance pole on landing at Srinagar
An IndiGo aircraft arriving from Navi Mumbai struck a VDGS pole while taxiing at Srinagar airport, but all aboard were unharmed.
The IndiGo flight 6E 225, using the plane registered VT-NOG, hit a visual docking guidance system pole during its parking maneuver at around 9:02 am. Airport officials confirmed that passengers and crew suffered no injuries. Operations at the Srinagar airport resumed without further disruption.
Why it matters
The incident shows that even routine landings can pose safety risks, prompting scrutiny of airport guidance systems.
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