Air India plane takes wrong turn, comes face to face with IndiGo flight in Gujarat
A potential runway accident was narrowly averted at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Wednesday evening after an Air India aircraft and
A potential runway accident was narrowly averted at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Wednesday evening after an Air India aircraft and an IndiGo flight came face to face on the same taxiway, officials said. The incident took place around 6.30 pm when an Air India flight, which had arrived from Mumbai, made an incorrect turn while taxiing toward its parking bay and entered an active taxiway. Read Full Story At the same time, an IndiGo flight bound for Mumbai was moving on the same taxiway in preparation for take-off.
The two aircraft were brought to a halt with roughly 200 metres between them after air traffic control intervened and issued immediate instructions to both pilots. According to sources, the prompt response from ATC and strict adherence by the pilots ensured that the situation did not escalate. No injuries or damage were reported. The Air India aircraft was later towed to its designated parking bay, after which normal taxiing and departure operations resumed for the IndiGo flight.
In a statement, Air India said flight AI-2493, which landed from Mumbai on June 24, took an unintended turn during taxiing after landing. The airline added that there was no compromise on passenger or crew safety and confirmed that the aircraft was moved to its correct bay with ground assistance. IndiGo said its flight 6E-5160 was taxiing for departure to Mumbai when another aircraft entered its path, prompting both aircraft to be stopped as a precaution. The airline confirmed that its flight later departed safely and landed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai.
Air India has informed aviation regulators about the incident, and an investigation has been initiated. Both aircraft involved were Airbus A320-family narrow-body jets, typically configured to carry around 150 to 180 passengers. The number of passengers onboard at the time was not disclosed. Ends
The BriefWire