Vistara Airbus damaged, 11 flights cancelled as heavy rain lashes Mumbai

The Vistara aircraft suffered damage to its engine after being hit by luggage containers which were blown away due to a strong gust early on Saturday

A parked Vistara Airbus A320 aircraft was damaged in a freak incident and 11 flights cancelled as heavy rain lashed the city on Saturday. A portion of the Mumbai airport terminal building developed a leakage as well.

A luggage container, moved by heavy winds, hit the engine of the Vistara aircraft early on Saturday. The aircraft was parked at the apron near international terminal. The containers belonged to Korean Airlines. 

No one was hurt in the incident.

Airlines are required to lock containers and other ground equipment during storms to prevent mishaps. An aviation source said the Korean Air containers