An IndiGo aircraft bound for Agartala was struck by lightning while stationed at Kolkata airport on Friday amid a thunderstorm, according to an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official.
Incident Details
The incident occurred during severe thunderstorm and rain conditions, for which the Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC) had issued weather alerts. The aircraft, IndiGo flight 6E6068 (VT-IPW), was on stand at aerobridge 56L when the lightning strike took place.
Passenger Safety
No passengers were injured in the incident, the official confirmed. As a precautionary measure, the airline deboarded all passengers, who later departed on another aircraft (VT-ICD).
Ground Staff Affected
According to IndiGo, two ground personnel were slightly affected by the strike and were taken to a hospital for treatment. However, they were later declared normal, the official added.
Weather Conditions
Kolkata and adjoining districts have been experiencing thunderstorms and rain since Friday morning, leading to waterlogging in several areas and traffic disruptions. The AAI had issued alerts to ensure safety protocols were followed.
