Damage to aircraft: PIA initiates probe against officials

PIA has initiated an inquiry against officers of Technical Ground Support for negligence due to which two PIA ATR aircraft, parked at Maintenance Hangar at Islamabad sustained minor damage, PIA spokesman said here on Friday. PIA had to cancel two flights for Skardu while one for Giglit due to the accident.
An immediate inquiry into the incident was initiated against the TGS officials on duty as to why the GPU was left unattended causing damage to the aircraft. The airline management suspended the General Manager and Deputy General Manager TGS for negligence as both were responsible for Technical Ground Support Services. Two of PIA ATR aircraft were parked at Engineering Hangar for routine maintenance when the Ground Power Unit (GPU) hit the aircraft damaging their doors and rear portion of fuselage. PIA Engineering immediately conducted repairs and the aircraft were fit for flight by Friday afternoon.