New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday started an investigation after Air India plane crushed a ground handler’s legs while preparing for take-off at the international airport in Delhi.
The DGCA summoned the pilots and engineers of the Mumbai-bound aircraft and questioned them, officials said.
They said any further action would be taken only after the report of the preliminary inquiry was received. Air India has also ordered a separate inquiry into the incident which occurred late last night when the nose-wheel of the Airbus A-321 crushed ground handler Ram Kishore's legs as it was being pushed back while preparing for take-off.
Kishore, 45, was rushed to the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre in Vasant Kunj area of South Delhi, where his condition is reported to be serious.
Following the accident, the aircraft was temporarily withdrawn from service, airport sources said. Fifty-three passengers on-board the IC-602 flight were flown to Mumbai later in another aircraft. The mishap had taken place around 2130 hrs when the flight was given the all-clear signal for take off.
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