{"id":103248,"date":"2025-07-14T21:15:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T15:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=103248"},"modified":"2025-07-14T21:15:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T15:45:54","slug":"akasa-air-737-max-hit-by-cargo-truck-at-mumbai-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/14\/akasa-air-737-max-hit-by-cargo-truck-at-mumbai-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Akasa Air 737 MAX Hit By Cargo Truck at Mumbai Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

MUMBAI-<\/strong> An Akasa Air (QP)<\/a> aircraft was struck by a third-party cargo truck at Mumbai\u2019s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), prompting a detailed inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft was parked at the time of the incident, and initial assessments suggest minor damage to the wing area where the vehicle made contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: avgeekwithlens\/ Harsh Tekriwal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Akasa Air Aircraft Struck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Akasa Air (QP) confirmed that one of its aircraft was struck by a cargo truck operated by a third-party ground handler at Mumbai\u2019s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)<\/a>. The incident occurred while the aircraft was stationary and not in operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline\u2019s spokesperson stated, \u201cA 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No passengers were on board during the incident, and there were no injuries reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A photograph from the scene suggests that the wing of the aircraft tore into the truck slightly during the collision, indicating a direct impact. The full extent of the damage is under evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Akasa Air immediately initiated a thorough technical inspection of the aircraft and launched an internal investigation in coordination with the ground handling company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline emphasized that safety protocols were followed, and operations were not significantly disrupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ground Collision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cargo truck belonged to a contracted ground handling agency, not directly managed by Akasa Air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Such handlers are commonly used across Indian airports for logistics support. The truck reportedly came into contact with the wing section of the parked aircraft during ground movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident raises questions about the protocols followed by third-party logistics operators at busy international hubs like BOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airports with high airside traffic require stringent coordination between ground vehicles and parked aircraft to prevent such avoidable collisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline has not specified whether the aircraft will be grounded for repairs or when it will return to service. The DGCA<\/a> may be involved in reviewing the event for safety compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: By Curimedia – Airbus A319-111 Easyjet G-EZDF “Only Lyon”, CC BY 2.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=26094320<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Similar Incident<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A comparable event occurred recently at Paris Orly Airport (ORY)<\/a>, where an EasyJet (U2)<\/a> Airbus A320 was struck by a ground support truck while parked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truck\u2019s windshield was shattered, though no injuries were reported, and the aircraft was unoccupied at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

easyJet confirmed the incident, assured that safety procedures were followed, and said the aircraft would be inspected and repaired according to manufacturer guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airport officials and airline representatives are investigating the root causes of that collision. Passengers scheduled on the affected aircraft were rebooked onto alternate flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These repeated incidents underscore the critical need for stringent operational checks and improved oversight of third-party service providers at major airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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