An IndiGo Airbus A321neo operating flight 6E 225 from Navi Mumbai to Srinagar struck a pole of the airport’s Visual Docking Guidance System while being parked at Srinagar International Airport on 4 September 2026. The aircraft landed safely before the contact occurred at stand 6 during the docking manoeuvre, with all passengers and crew disembarking via mobile stairs. No injuries were reported and airport operations continued normally.
The aircraft remained grounded for inspection and maintenance pending the required clearances. The incident is notable because the A321neo hit the docking aid itself rather than another aircraft or ground vehicle, turning a routine parking sequence into an airside incident. The contact took place around 9:02 local time, and the airport’s wider traffic flow was not disrupted. IndiGo informed the relevant authorities and arranged for the aircraft to undergo checks before returning to service.