Flight cancelled after mishap involving catering vehicle

Kochi: An Air India flight operating in the Mumbai- Kochi - Mumbai sector was cancelled after a catering vehicle dashed against the stationary aircraft at the Nedumbassery airport near here today.
The mishap occurred when the catering vehicle was being aligned with the aircraft to offload foot items. The aircraft suffered partial damage near the rear service door, airport sources said.
The flight, scheduled for departure in the morning, was cancelled following the incident.
The airport and Air India officers conducted a preliminary inquiry.The flight will be operational after certification by the Director General of Civil Aviation personnel, they said.
15/06/09 PTI/Indopia

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