The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered an off-roster of IndiGo pilots on Wednesday, in addition to a detailed investigation after an IndiGo plane hit a stationary Air India Express aircraft at Kolkata Airport.
A senior DGCA official informed that the IndiGo A320 VT-ISS plane hit stationary Air India Express 737 VT-TGG during a taxiing in Kolkata.
The official stated that a probe has been ordered, with both pilots of IndiGo being off-rostered. In addition to this, the ground staff would be questioned as part of the investigation process. Both flights involved were grounded to facilitate a detailed inspection.
“The wingtip of a taxiing aircraft of another airline grazed one of our aircraft, which was stationary and awaiting clearance to enter the runway at Kolkata for a scheduled operation to Chennai. The aircraft has since returned to the bay and further investigation is underway, for which we are coordinating with the regulator and airport authorities. We apologise for the inconvenience caused to guests due to external circumstances,” an Air India Express spokesperson said.
(With ANI inputs)