An Akasa Air aircraft was struck by a cargo truck at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Monday, the airline said, prompting a thorough inspection and an investigation into the incident.
According to Akasa Air, the cargo truck was being operated by a third-party ground handler at the time it made contact with the parked aircraft.
“A third-party ground handler, while operating a cargo truck, came in contact with an Akasa Air aircraft that was parked at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai,” an airline spokesperson said.
The airline confirmed the aircraft is now undergoing a detailed inspection to assess the damage.
“We are investigating this incident with the third-party ground handler,” the spokesperson added.
While the exact extent of the damage is yet to be confirmed, an image from the scene showed that one of the plane’s wings tore into the truck, creating a visible tear.
The aircraft was stationary at the time of the accident.
The airline said further details will be shared as the inspection and probe progress.
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