Jammu bound SpiceJet plane hits pole before takeoff at Delhi airport

A SpiceJet aircraft ran into a pole at the Delhi airport on Monday, damaging both the plane and the pole. The collision occurred when the aircraft was moving from the passenger terminal to the runway. None of the passengers were injured and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has begun an investigation into the matter. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft which was scheduled to fly from Delhi to Jammu had to return to the bay and the passengers were boarded on another plane. The flight was headed to Jammu before its right wing hit the pole, damaging the aileron - a hinged part on the trailing end of the wing that helps steer the plane.

In a statement, a SpiceJet spokesperson said, "On March 28, 2022, SpiceJet flight SG 160 was scheduled to operate between Delhi and Jammu." Comments"During push back, the right wing trailing edge came in close contact with a pole, causing damage to aileron. A replacement aircraft has been arranged to operate the flight," he said.