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Ground Vehicle Collides with NCC Micro Aircraft on Jaipur Airport Apron
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 02:47 PM
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A ground handling vehicle struck an NCC micro aircraft on the apron of Jaipur International Airport this morning, raising concerns over ground vehicle management and apron control.
At approximately 6:30 a.m., a ground handling vehicle operating on the apron of Jaipur International Airport collided with an NCC micro aircraft parked for a short training session.
The impact caused minor damage to the aircraft’s landing gear and the vehicle’s front bumper, but no injuries were reported.
Airport authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are reviewing the current ground vehicle management protocols.
The National Civil Aviation Safety Authority (NCAA) has urged airlines and airport operators to reinforce apron safety measures.
Officials have not yet released a detailed statement on the cause of the collision.
The impact caused minor damage to the aircraft’s landing gear and the vehicle’s front bumper, but no injuries were reported.
Airport authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are reviewing the current ground vehicle management protocols.
The National Civil Aviation Safety Authority (NCAA) has urged airlines and airport operators to reinforce apron safety measures.
Officials have not yet released a detailed statement on the cause of the collision.