Singapore Airlines A380 rolls back

2024 - 11 - 28

Why Did Singapore Airlines' A380 Just Pull a Reverse Slow Dance at Delhi Airport?

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A Singapore Airlines A380 attempted a little shimmy at Delhi Airport after the pilots forgot the parking brake! Who knew airplanes had a mind of their own?

In an unusual and slightly comedic incident, a Singapore Airlines (SIA) A380 found itself engaging in an unexpected rollback dance at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport this past Monday. After successfully navigating the skies and landing safely, the jumbo jet rolled backward for 15-20 seconds after having just parked. It seems that in their hustle and bustle, the pilots forgot to engage the parking brake, leading to this rather alarming yet mildly humorous situation.

Witnesses might have thought they were in a bizarre episode of a reality show as crew members scrambled to assess the situation while the aircraft rolled back ever so gently. Thankfully, only one cabin crew member suffered a minor bruise, proving that while the A380 has many stories to tell from the skies, it seems to have chosen this unique rollback moment as a quirky addition to its journey. The incident serves as a reminder that even seasoned professionals can occasionally overlook the basics amid the complexities of aviation.

The A380 is a giant in the aviation world, boasting not just its size but also an impressive passenger capacity of up to 800 souls! It’s a plane that has great ambitions but clearly enjoys some mischief on the side. The humorous side of this incident brings entertaining discussions about the sometimes underestimated ‘human error’ in highly technical fields like aviation, reminding us all that even pilots are not immune to the occasional oversight. Without a doubt, this episode will be talked about for years to come.

Interestingly, the Airbus A380 is the largest passenger airliner in the world and was introduced to commercial service in 2007. With its distinctive two full-length passenger decks, it offers a unique travel experience that many love. As for Singapore Airlines, it continuously ranks among the world’s top airlines, despite the occasional slip-up. So, while an accidental rollback might cause a flutter, it's all in a day's work for these aviation icons. Who knows what other surprises their planes might have in store?

End of the day, let's remember: even the biggest jets need a reminder to park safely!

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Image courtesy of "The Straits Times"

SIA plane rolls backwards after parking at New Delhi airport (The Straits Times)

A stewardess suffered a bruise on her thigh, but no other injuries were reported. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Singapore Airlines' A380 plane rolls back after parking at Delhi airport (Business Standard)

Singapore Airlines' jumbo A380 aircraft rolled back at the Delhi airport after parking on Monday, an incident in which a cabin crew suffered a minor bruise, ...

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Pilots forget parking brake, causing SIA A380 to roll back at Delhi ... (Times of India)

A Singapore Airlines A380 rolled back at Delhi Airport after the pilots reportedly forgot to apply the parking brake. The incident occurred shortly af.

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Singapore Airlines A380 Rolls Back at Delhi After Pilots Forget Park ... (AviationSource)

A Singapore Airlines A380 rolled back at parking bay at Delhi Airport after pilots forgot to apply the park brake. A cabin crew member sustained minor ...

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Singapore Airlines pilots forget to apply parking brake, plane rolls ... (The Star Online)

NEW DELHI: A Singapore Airlines (SIA) Airbus A380 on Monday (Nov 25) night rolled back at Delhi Airport at the parking bay as the pilots allegedly forgot to ...

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Pilots Forget Parking Brake, Singapore Airlines A380 Rolls Back at ... (Times Now)

A Singapore Airlines Airbus rolled back at Delhi Airport after docking at the parking bay because the pilots forgot to apply the parking brake.

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SIA pilots 'forget' to engage parking brake, leading to A380 rollback ... (Malay Mail)

SINGAPORE, Nov 28 — A Singapore Airlines (SIA) Airbus A380 rolled backwards after being parked at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday, ...

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Technical Glitch? Singapore Airlines' A380 rolls back after landing at ... (Financial Express)

After landing and taxiing to its designated parking bay, the A380 experienced an unexpected rollback, moving for approximately 15-20 seconds.

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Singapore Airlines A380 plane rolls back after parking at Delhi airport (Mothership.sg)

The pilot on flight SQ406 then applied the brakes to stop the aircraft, and it was towed back to its parking bay at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

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Singapore Airlines A380 rolls away from airport gate after parking ... (AeroTime News Hub)

A Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 rolled away from an airport gate at Delhi Airport after the crew omitted to set the aircraft's parking brake.

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