FLIGHT SAFETY MEETING
INCIDENT OVERVIEW
Date & Time: March 27, 2024, at approximately 1100 IST
Location: Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
Aircraft Involved:
IndiGo Flight 6E 6152 (Kolkata to Darbhanga)
Air India Express Flight (Kolkata to Chennai)
Nature of Incident: Wingtip collision during taxiing
Outcome: No injuries; both aircraft returned to the bay for inspection
INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause: Wingtip of taxiing IndiGo aircraft grazed stationary
Air India Express aircraft
Damage: Minor wingtip damage to both aircraft
Passenger Impact:
149 passengers on IndiGo flight;
163 passengers on Air India Express flight
Flight Status: IndiGo flight delayed; passengers accommodated
on another aircraft
INCIDENT SEQUENCE
11:00 AM IST – IndiGo Flight 6E 6152 (Airbus A320neo) begins taxiing for departure
to Darbhanga.
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11:00 AM IST – IndiGo Flight 6E 6152 (Airbus A320neo) begins taxiing for departure
to Darbhanga.
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ft
INCIDENT OVERVIEW
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
IndiGo A320neo:
Wingtip extension (winglet) sustained damage.
Air India Express 737-800:
Wingtip extension (winglet) damaged.
Estimated Repair Costs: Est $250,000 for minor ground collision damage.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS
ATC Error: Allowed both aircraft to taxi on intersecting taxiways (A and N4)
violating Kolkata Airport's SOPs.
Pilot Misjudgment: IndiGo pilots failed to keep safe distance and did not
halt despite a visible risk, causing the collision.
Improper Holding: Air India Express reportedly stopped at the ILS Critical
(low visibility) holding point, not the designated one.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES/ LESSON LEARNT
Revised Taxiing Procedures: Kolkata Airport has updated its SOPs
to restrict the use of Taxiway A for departures during peak hours. Departing
aircraft are now directed via Taxiway N to Taxiway P, leading directly to the
runway threshold, thereby reducing potential conflict points.
Enhanced Pilot and Controller Vigilance: The incident has prompted
increased caution among pilots and air traffic controllers, emphasizing the
importance of situational awareness and adherence to safety protocols
during ground movements.
Review of SOPs and Taxiway Markings:Authorities are considering a
comprehensive review of ground movement procedures and taxiway signage
to eliminate ambiguities and prevent future incidents.
LESSON LEARNT
ILS CRITICAL (CAT II/III) HOLD POINT
Purpose: This marking is used to indicate
where aircraft must stop during low visibility
operations, such as in fog or heavy rain, to
ensure runway safety.
Location: It’s placed further away from the
runway than the standard holding position to
ensure clearance from the sensitive areas of
runway instruments like the ILS (Instrument
Landing System).
LESSON LEARNT
LOW VISIBILITY (CAT II/III) HOLD
POINT
LESSON LEARNT
ILS CRITICAL (CAT II/III) HOLD POINT
LESSON LEARNT
ILS SENSITIVE AREA
LESSON LEARNT
HOLD POINT
LESSON LEARNT
GROUND MOVEMENT OFF AIRCRAFT
AS PER SOP
LESSON LEARNT
GROUND MOVEMENT OFF AIRCRAFT
AS PER SOP
• Do not tow the aircraft when wind speed exceeds 30 Kts
• If braking system is U/S two additional personnel with chocks must
accompany the aircraft
• Only authorized AE sailor must be seated in the cockpit
• Do not operate brake while towing
• Do not exceed towing speed of 10 km/hr
THANK YOU
