Tempo traveller crashes into parked IndiGo aircraft at Bengaluru airport, one injured

A minor accident was reported at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport on Friday afternoon when a tempo traveller collided with a stationary IndiGo aircraft. The driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries in the incident.

According to officials, the tempo traveller was operated by a third-party ground handling agency and hit the undercarriage of the aircraft while dropping off airport staff. The incident occurred around 12:15 PM at the Alpha Parking Bay 71, where the aircraft had been grounded for engine repairs.

IndiGo, in an official statement, clarified that the aircraft was non-operational at the time of the collision. The airline attributed the mishap to driver negligence and assured that all safety protocols were immediately followed in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

Photographs from the scene, widely shared on social media, show significant damage to the tempo traveller. The roof of the vehicle was crushed, the driver’s side was dented, and the windscreen had shattered from the impact.

The airport authorities have confirmed that no passengers or airline staff were injured during the incident. Investigations are underway to determine the exact sequence of events and prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Both IndiGo and Bengaluru airport emphasized their commitment to maintaining the highest safety and security standards for all personnel and operations, despite the unfortunate accident.