The aircraft encountered the Visual Docking Guidance System (VDGS) pole during the parking process. An IndiGo flight 6E 225 (VT-NOG), operating from Navi Mumbai to Srinagar, was involved in an incident while being positioned at Bay No. 06 at Srinagar Airport at approximately 09:02 hrs.
An investigation is underway to get the details and circumstances leading to the incident will be examined by the appropriate authorities as per the prescribed procedures. The exact cause will be ascertained only after the completion of the inquiry, and no conclusion is being drawn at this stage. Srinagar Airport remains committed to ensuring safe, secure, and efficient operations for all passengers and stakeholders.”
Authorities said Director Airport added “Airport operations remain normal, with flight arrivals and departures continuing as scheduled.
All passengers and crew members are safe, and no injuries have been reported. After landing, it proceeded towards Bay No. During the parking manoeuvre, the aircraft’s braking system failed, preventing it from stopping in time, and it collided with the VDGS installed at the parking bay. Passengers and crew were safely deboarded using manual aircraft stairs.
Because of which the flight was grounded, the front nose section of the aircraft sustained damage,. The aircraft arrived at Srinagar from Mumbai at around 09:05 hrs, according to a senior official. 6 for parking.
