Cargo loader ‘falls asleep’ on IndiGo flight en route Abu Dhabi, DGCA orders probe
A Mumbai airport cargo loader “fell asleep” in the belly cargo area of an IndiGo aircraft that flew to Abu Dhabi, according to sources.
Aviation safety regulator DGCA has taken note of the incident and initiated an investigation into it. The loader was subsequently brought back to India on the return leg of the flight.
Speaking to The Indian Express, Director-General of DGCA Arun Kumar said, “On Sunday, an IndiGo A320 aircraft was scheduled to operate as flight 6E-1835 (Mumbai to Abu Dhabi). Post loading of baggage in aircraft, one of the loader engaged on the aircraft relaxed in baggage compartment 1 and fell asleep behind the baggage.
