Delhi Airport A major accident was averted at the base on Monday. In fact, Singapore Airlines' jumbo A380 aircraft went backwards after parking at Delhi airport on Monday, causing minor injury to a crew member. However, the aircraft was quickly brought under control and safely landed at its designated parking spot. This incident occurred on November 25 when an A380 aircraft from Singapore reached the national capital. A Singapore Airlines spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday that the plane suddenly started going backwards after parking at the airport but the pilot immediately applied the brakes to stop the plane.
One member suffered minor leg injury
An airline spokesperson said a crew member suffered a minor leg injury during the incident. However, he was immediately given medical attention and allowed to return to duty.'' The airline has apologized for any inconvenience caused by the incident. A source familiar with the incident said the A380 plane slid backwards for about 15-20 seconds.
possibility of technical failure
The source feared that the plane's parking brakes could not be applied immediately due to a technical fault. A senior commander said that one of the reasons for the aircraft sliding after parking could be that the pilot concerned had forgotten to apply the parking brake. It is also possible that the chocks used to keep the wheels stable may not have been installed.
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