Three Air India A320 Aircraft Damaged at Delhi Airport After Strong Winds Three Air India A320 aircraft parked at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 2 sustained damage on Sunday afternoon when strong winds during adverse weather conditions caused ground equipment to be displaced and strike parked planes. The incident occurred around 4:30 pm on June 7, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the damage. The affected aircraft were located at Terminal 2, where two pieces of ground support equipment were thrown by the winds and collided with two separate planes, causing damage to multiple locations. A third aircraft suffered damage when foreign object debris (FOD) struck its right-hand sliding window. All three planes have been grounded for inspection and necessary repairs. Sources close to the matter indicated that there was no specific weather warning issued prior to the incident, raising questions about the sudden intensity of the winds that swept through the airport apron area. The exact wind speeds and whether additional precautions could have mitigated the damage are expected to be key factors in the DGCA’s probe. The incident has drawn attention to the importance of securing ground handling equipment during rapidly changing weather conditions, a critical safety measure at busy airports. The DGCA emphasized that the investigation will examine the sequence of events leading to the damage, including the adequacy of existing protocols for managing such scenarios. The event highlights the vulnerabilities of airport operations during extreme weather, particularly the risks posed by unsecured ground equipment.#air_india #terminal_2 #delhi_airport #directorate_general_of_civil_aviation #ground_support_equipment
