Akasa Air Plane Hit by Cargo Truck At Mumbai Airport; Aircraft Grounded For Inspection

A stationary Akasa Air aircraft was struck by a cargo truck at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Monday, prompting a detailed inspection of the aircraft. The incident involved a third-party ground handling service and is currently under investigation.

In an official statement, a spokesperson for Akasa Air confirmed that a cargo container truck operated by a third-party ground handler came into contact with one of its aircraft while it was parked at the airport. The airline, in coordination with the ground handling agency, is actively investigating the incident.

How the Incident Occurred

The aircraft was parked at bay A-7 after completing flight QP1736 from Bengaluru to Mumbai. During unloading procedures, a BWFS cargo container vehicle attempted to move towards the front of the plane to offload goods. While maneuvering, the vehicle accidentally collided with the aircraft's right wing, causing visible damage to both the wing and the container.

Following the collision, Akasa Air declared the aircraft as "Aircraft On Ground" (AOG), indicating it would remain out of service until necessary inspections and repairs are completed. Authorities conducted a Breath Analyser test on the driver of the cargo truck, which returned negative, ruling out alcohol consumption as a contributing factor.

The airline emphasized that safety remains a top priority, and thorough checks are underway to assess the extent of the damage before the aircraft is returned to service.