 "Aerobridge hits GoAir plane at Chennai airport")
GoAir flight G8-305 (Mumbai to Port Blair via Chennai) was hit by a passenger boarding bridge (aerobridge) on Friday at 6:35 am, while the latter was being connected to the aircraft.
The aircraft’s fuselage was reportedly damaged. No passenger or crew on board were hurt.
“The PBB operator was licensed to operate the aerobridge and the incident is being investigated by the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation),” the Chennai airport director said.
Go Air said the aircraft was stationary, waiting for the aerobridge to be connected.
“The AAI operator was unable to safely align the aerobridge to the aircraft, as he was too fast and thus unable to control its movement. He lost control of the aerobridge, causing this unfortunate incident,” it added.
“Customers booked on the onward Chennai-Port Blair flight and those on other subsequent flights have been re-accommodated on our flights tomorrow or on other airlines. As assessment of the damage is being done, following which further course of action shall be initiated,” said the airline.
The company did not respond to Business Standard’s query on the damages and what implications it would have on the service and on insurance.
The aircraft was shifted to the Air India hangar. According to sources, the repair work will be carried out by Air India’s personnel.
The aircraft’s fuselage was reportedly damaged. No passenger or crew on board were hurt.
“The PBB operator was licensed to operate the aerobridge and the incident is being investigated by the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation),” the Chennai airport director said.
Go Air said the aircraft was stationary, waiting for the aerobridge to be connected.
“The AAI operator was unable to safely align the aerobridge to the aircraft, as he was too fast and thus unable to control its movement. He lost control of the aerobridge, causing this unfortunate incident,” it added.
“Customers booked on the onward Chennai-Port Blair flight and those on other subsequent flights have been re-accommodated on our flights tomorrow or on other airlines. As assessment of the damage is being done, following which further course of action shall be initiated,” said the airline.
The company did not respond to Business Standard’s query on the damages and what implications it would have on the service and on insurance.
The aircraft was shifted to the Air India hangar. According to sources, the repair work will be carried out by Air India’s personnel.