Cargo truck hits Akasa Air plane at Mumbai airport, investigation launched

An Akasa Air plane parked at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai was accidentally hit by a cargo truck on Monday. The cargo truck was under the operation of a third-party ground handler when it came in contact with the plane, according to the airline. Following the incident, the plane is being inspected, and an investigation is underway, said an Akasa Air spokesperson.

“A 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. The aircraft is currently undergoing a thorough inspection, and we are investigating this incident with the third-party ground handler, the Akasa Air spokesperson said.

However, the extent of damage has not been confirmed yet, and the cause of the incident is also unknown. More details awaited