Mini-bus collides with stationary IndiGo plane at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport

Bengaluru: A mini-bus operated by a third-party vendor collided with a stationary IndiGo aircraft at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on April 19, officials said. The mini-bus struck the undercarriage of the aircraft, causing its roof to crumple. No injuries were reported.

“On April 18, at approximately 12.15 pm, a vehicle operated by a third-party ground handling agency made contact with the undercarriage of a non-operational aircraft on ground at KIA. There were no injuries reported. All necessary protocols have been promptly followed in coordination with relevant stakeholders. The safety and security of our passengers, airline partners, and airport personnel remain our highest priority,” a Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) spokesperson said.

IndiGo said in an official statement: “We are aware of the ground incident at Bengaluru airport involving a parked IndiGo aircraft and a third-party ground vehicle. The investigations are ongoing and all necessary action shall be initiated as required.”