Flight to Bengaluru grounded in Surat after stair truck collides with plane's wing: Report

An Air India Express flight bound for Bengaluru was grounded at the Surat airport after a stair truck collided with the aircraft, damaging one of its wings.

Published on: Jun 30, 2024, 16:20:06 IST

By Yamini C S

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An Air India Express flight bound for Bengaluru via Delhi was grounded at Surat airport on Friday night after a passenger stair truck collided with the aircraft, damaging one of its wings, The Indian Express reported.

The stair truck, moving towards the gate, struck the wing of the Air India Express flight, causing a sudden jolt for the 177 passengers on board. (PTI file photo) (HT_PRINT)

Sources at Surat airport spoke to reporters and said the incident occurred around 9 pm as the stair truck, moving towards the gate, struck the wing of the Air India Express flight, causing a sudden jolt for the 177 passengers on board.

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Following the collision, 46 passengers who were scheduled to continue their journey to Bengaluru were accommodated in a local hotel for an overnight stay, according to airport authorities. No passengers were hurt in the incident, the report stated.

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Repair efforts commenced on Saturday morning after Air India Express engineers arrived at the scene. Around 131 passengers disembarked from the flight in Surat, while those bound for Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) were advised to await further instructions.

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“We have come across the information about the Delhi Surat Bangalore flight of Air India Express had suffered some problems. The latter carrying vehicle hit the wing on the backside. The repair work is in progress on Saturday. No casualties had been reported so far,” S C Bhalse, Surat airport's director said on the matter, as quoted by the publication.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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