IndiGo plane hits pole while landing at Srinagar airport, all passengers safe

The airline said that the exact cause behind the collision would be examined by the appropriate authorities as per prescribed procedures.IndiGo plane hit a pole at Srinagar AirportAn IndiGo flight from Navi Mumbai to Srinagar came into contact with a Visual Docking Guidance System (VDGS) pole while parking at Srinagar Airport on Friday morning, the airline said.The incident involving IndiGo flight 6E 225 occurred at around 9:02 am as the aircraft, registered as VT-NOG, was being positioned at Bay No. 06, the airline said in a statement.All passengers and crew members on board were safe, and no injuries were reported. They were safely deboarded from the aircraft using manual stairs, IndiGo said.The airline said the circumstances surrounding the incident would be examined by the appropriate authorities as per prescribed procedures. The exact cause will be determined after the enquiry is completed, and no conclusion has been drawn at this stage, it said. Airport operations remained normal following the incident, with flight arrivals and departures continuing as scheduled, IndiGo said.Further details about the incident are awaited. - EndsPublished By: Karishma Saurabh KalitaPublished On: Sep 4, 2026 10:18 IST