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Last night a stray buffalo hit one of our aircraft (a Boeing 737-800, flight no SG 622
from Surat to New Delhi carrying 140 pax and 6 crew on board) on take-off roll at Surat
airport. The buffalo was essentially invisible against a dark background. Thankfully
all passengers and crew were safe, however the aircraft was impacted quite severely and
hence was grounded. An alternate aircraft was arranged by SpiceJet for the passengers
who departed for New Delhi at 10:55 pm yesterday from Surat. Stray animals are a
growing menace in some airports. This incident has affected our regular operations and
hence SpiceJet flights from Surat will be suspended indefinitely due to aircraft being
grounded, and as well to await results of investigation along with corrective measures
that will be taken by the airport to ensure passengers, crew, and aircraft are not put
at risk again.
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