IndiGo News: Plane Hits Pole During Parking at Srinagar Airport
IndiGo News
An IndiGo aircraft operating from Navi Mumbai to Srinagar came in contact with a parking stand pole while being positioned at Srinagar International Airport on Friday morning, September 4, 2026. The incident took place during the aircraft parking process after the flight had landed safely.
The flight, IndiGo 6E 225, was being positioned at Bay No. 6 at around 9 am when the aircraft came into contact with a metal pole at the parking stand. The pole reportedly went sideways after being hit by the aircraft.
Despite the incident, all passengers and crew members on board remained safe. No injuries were reported following the incident.
After the aircraft came to a stop, passengers and crew members were safely deboarded from the aircraft. Since the normal boarding bridge was not used, passengers were assisted using manual aircraft stairs.
The airline confirmed that everyone on board was safe and had left the aircraft. The incident did not result in any reported casualties.
IndiGo said that established safety procedures were followed after the incident. The relevant authorities were informed immediately, and an investigation was initiated to understand the circumstances surrounding the contact with the parking stand pole.
Following the incident, the aircraft was grounded for necessary maintenance and inspection. The aircraft will not return to service until the required checks are completed and the necessary clearances are obtained.
Airlines routinely inspect aircraft after any incident involving contact with airport infrastructure. These checks are important to ensure that the aircraft is safe to operate before it carries passengers again.
IndiGo said that the aircraft would resume operations only after the required maintenance work and regulatory clearances are completed.
The exact reason why the aircraft came into contact with the parking stand pole has not been established. The relevant authorities and the airline are investigating the incident.
The incident happened after the aircraft had already landed safely at Srinagar Airport. It occurred during the process of moving the aircraft into its designated parking position.
Parking an aircraft involves coordination between the flight crew, ground staff and airport infrastructure. Any unexpected contact during this process is treated seriously because even minor incidents can require technical inspection.
The safe deboarding of passengers and crew members was the key outcome of the incident. There were no reports of injuries among those on board.
The incident also highlights the importance of following established airport safety procedures during aircraft movement and parking. With the aircraft grounded for maintenance and an investigation underway, further details about the cause of the incident may become available after the inspection is completed.
IndiGo has said that the aircraft will return to operations only after it receives the necessary clearances, ensuring that safety requirements are fully met.
Ajeet Yadav is an aviation enthusiast covering airline news, airports, aircraft, and industry developments through well-researched and reliable reporting.
