Jet Airways Shuttle Bus Crashes into Air India Aircraft at Kolkata Airport

Strategic Insights -

A Jet Airways shuttle bus crashed into a parked Air India ATR 42 aircraft at the Kolkata airport on Tuesday morning, causing a momentary scare, but fortunately, there were no casualties. The incident occurred around 5:40 am when the driver of the bus allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to swerve off the designated path and collide with the aircraft. The driver, identified as Momin Ali, was arrested and is being interrogated by airport authorities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The incident occurred at the Kolkata airport on Tuesday morning around 5:40 am when a Jet Airways shuttle bus crashed into a parked Air India ATR 42 aircraft.
  • The driver of the bus, Momin Ali, allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to swerve off the designated path and collide with the aircraft.
  • The aircraft was scheduled to fly to Silchar from Kolkata, and officials ruled out any possibility of the accident being connected with visibility issues as no fog was observed on Tuesday morning.
  • A probe has been ordered by the regional safety manager, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, to investigate the incident.
  • The incident highlights the importance of following standard operating procedures, particularly with regard to security measures when a flight is still on the ground.
  • Preliminary reports suggest a lapse in following standard operating procedures, and an investigation panel has been constituted to look into the matter.

Statistics:

  • 5:40 am: The incident occurred at the Kolkata airport on Tuesday morning.
  • 1: The Jet Airways shuttle bus was driven by Momin Ali, who allegedly fell asleep at the wheel.
  • 1: The aircraft was scheduled to fly to Silchar from Kolkata.
  • 1: The probe into the incident has been ordered by the regional safety manager, Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
  • No casualties were reported in the incident.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times (HT). (2022, December 22). Air India mishap: Preparing for take-off is always a danger zone. Retrieved from (Source: Read|Air India mishap: Preparing for take-off is always a danger zone)
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