May 17th 2024.
On a busy Wednesday at Pune airport, an Air India flight was preparing for takeoff to Delhi with 180 passengers on board. However, just as the plane was taxiing towards the runway, it had a close call with a tug tractor. The airline official mentioned that the flight narrowly avoided a collision, but not without sustaining damage to its nose and a tyre near the landing gear. Thankfully, all passengers and crew members were reported to be safe.
The incident was brought to the attention of Air India's spokesperson, who provided more details about the situation. According to the spokesperson, the incident occurred during the pushback process before takeoff. As a result, the aircraft had to be checked and all passengers were calmly offloaded. Sadly, the flight had to be cancelled, but the passengers were given full refunds and offered complimentary rescheduling. For those with international connections, alternative arrangements were made by other airlines. To ensure safety standards were met, an investigation has been launched into the incident.
The spokesperson also mentioned that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has not yet responded to the incident. This comes after a similar incident in March, when an IndiGo aircraft narrowly avoided a collision with an Air India Express plane bound for Chennai. Reports suggest that the IndiGo aircraft was waiting for clearance to enter the runway when it accidentally brushed against the wingtip of the Air India Express plane. This caused panic among the 169 passengers aboard the Air India Express flight.
Safety is always a top priority in the aviation industry, and incidents like these are taken very seriously. The authorities are working diligently to determine the cause of the incident and prevent any future occurrences. In situations like these, it's crucial to not only ensure the safety of passengers and crew members, but also to provide them with appropriate assistance and support. Thankfully, everyone involved in the Air India flight incident was safe and well taken care of.
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