Two IndiGo flights averted a mid-air collision over Bengaluru airport just after take off earlier this month, prompting the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to initiate a probe into the matter, officials said.
The incident took place at Kempegowda International Airport on January 7 when IndiGo flights 6E 455 (to Kolkata) and another flight 6E 246 (to Bhubaneswar) were reportedly given the mandatory clearances from the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) at the same time.
As per guidelines, some time difference needs to be maintained during clearances for safe and smooth operation of flights.
“We are investigating the matter and will take strictest action against those found delinquent,” DGCA director general Arun Kumar said.
