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Spicejet Boeing bangs into pole at Delhi airport with passengers on board

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A SpiceJet Boeing 737-800 aircraft was damaged on Monday after it collided with a pole at the Delhi airport when it was moving from the passenger terminal to the runway for take-off.</p>
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The right wing of the plane was damaged and the pole was bent out of shape due to the impact but none of the Jammu-bound passengers are reported to have been injured, according to sources. </p>
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has begun an investigation into the matter, according to sources.</p>
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In a statement, a SpiceJet spokesperson said, "On March 28, 2022, SpiceJet flight SG 160 was scheduled to operate between Delhi and Jammu."</p>
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"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.</p>
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The aileron is a part of the wing that helps steer the plane.</p>

IN Bureau

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