Pilots forget to apply parking brake, SIA A380 Rolls back at IGIA; 1 Cabin crew hurt
NEW DELHI: A Singapore Airlines (SIA) Airbus A380 Monday night rolled back at Delhi Airport after docking at the parking bay as the pilots reportedly forgot to apply the parking brake. Luckily it did not hit any other plane or vehicle and the pilots quickly realised the same & then applied the brake.
The world’s biggest double decker commercial aircraft had landed here as flight SIA 406 from Singapore around 8 pm on Nov 25. “The parking bay has a slight slope to ensure water flows out towards the apron during rains. After docking at the parking bay, the aircraft rolled back at 8.14 pm. Then the pilots applied the parking brake,” said airport sources.
In a statement, SIA said: “A Singapore Airlines (SIA) Airbus A380, operating flight SQ406 from Singapore to New Delhi experienced a rollback after parking at IGIA on Nov 25, 2024. The pilot immediately applied the brakes to halt the aircraft. Once the aircraft was stationary, the pilots informed air traffic control, and ground staff safely towed the aircraft back to its designated parking bay. All passengers disembarked the aircraft normally with no injuries reported. One cabin crew member suffered a minor bruise on her thigh, received medical attention, and was cleared to return to duties. SIA apologises for any inconvenience caused by this incident. The safety of our customers and crew is always our top priority.”
An aircraft parking brake, also known as a hand brake or emergency brake, is a critical safety feature that prevents an aircraft from moving when it’s parked. It’s a lever in the cockpit that’s usually located near the main control panel or pedals.
