The cabin door of a Scoot 787 aircraft was recently damaged as it prepared for routine maintenance work at Changi Airport. According to a Scoot spokesperson, the door “sustained some damage and is currently undergoing recovery”.
“No passengers were involved and no injuries were sustained while an investigation has been convened. Consequently, we do not expect major disruption to our operating network,” the spokesperson added.
Aviation website Flightglobal believed that the incident occurred on Sunday.
Photos of the scene surfaced on aviation Facebook page Jetline Marvel just after midnight on Monday, showing the Scoot plane coming into contact with an aerobridge, as well as the aftermath of the partially dislodged door.
The Facebook post claimed that the airplane chocks — wedges placed against the wheels to prevent movement — had been removed before the airplane tow was connected. It also alleged that the brakes were not engaged, resulting in the aircraft rolling back and “hitting” the aerobridge.
According to Channel NewsAsia, the low-cost carrier did not confirm when the incident occurred, as investigations are currently ongoing.
