Mumbai: A parked Akasa Air aircraft reportedly sustained damage at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport early Monday morning when a cargo truck operated by a third-party ground handler collided with its right winglet. According to sources, the incident occurred shortly after flight QP-1736 from Bengaluru had landed and baggage and cargo were being unloaded. No injuries to passengers or airline staff were reported.
The vehicle, reportedly belonging to the Delhi-based Bird Group, misjudged the height of the Boeing 737 Max’s wing, resulting in a minor collision with the stationary aircraft. “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. The aircraft is currently undergoing a thorough inspection,” the airline said in an official statement.
Akasa Air confirmed it has launched an investigation into the incident in collaboration with the ground handling agency, Bird Worldwide Flight Services, which provides ramp services for the airline. The full extent of the damage and the precise cause of the collision are still under review. The aircraft will remain grounded until all necessary checks and repairs are completed.
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