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Kochi flight scare: Low-flying aircraft damages house, injures owner K OCHI: A low-flying aircraft approaching the Cochin International Airport caused significant damage to the roof of a house in Nedumbassery on Sunday morning, leaving the homeowner injured. Advertisement The incident occurred around 8:30 AM in Okkal Shanthinagar, targeting the residence of Simon K.J., a local resident. According to reports, the intense vibrations and downward force from the low-flying plane dislodged the roof tiles, causing them to collapse inward. Simon and his wife were inside the house when the incident took place. He sustained shoulder injuries from the falling tiles and received medical attention. Local residents reported hearing a deafening noise and feeling severe tremors as the aircraft made its descent over the Okkal area. Following the incident, the affected family filed a formal complaint with the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) authorities, demanding an inquiry into the matter. Locals stated that this is not an isolated incident. A similar case of an aircraft flying dangerously low over the residential neighbourhood was reported just last month. Families living in the vici…

DGCA Seeks Report After Low-Flying Aircraft Damages Homes Near Kochi ... India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has sought an action-taken report after a low-flying aircraft reportedly damaged roof tiles of houses located near Cochin International Airport (CIAL), marking the third such incident within a year in the airport’s vicinity. The latest occurrence has once again drawn attention to the delicate balance between airport operations and the safety of communities living around airports. While commercial aviation remains one of the safest modes of transport globally, incidents involving aircraft operating unusually low over populated areas naturally raise public concern and demand a thorough investigation. Repeated Incidents Raise Serious Questions About Flight Path Management, Obstacle Clearance, Safety Oversight And Community Protection Around Cochin International Airport According to reports, the aircraft flew at a sufficiently low altitude during its approach or departure phase for the powerful wake turbulence and jet blast effects to damage roof tiles of nearby residential structures. Although no injuries were reported, the repeated na…

Low-flying aircraft damages another house near Kochi airport; CIAL ... Agencies Kochi airport plans payout as low-flying planes damage houses A tiled house near Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) was reportedly damaged after a low-flying aircraft passed over the area, marking the third such incident in the past year, according to a TOI report by MK Sunil Kumar. The latest incident occurred on Sunday morning at the residence of K A Simon of Kattiparambil House in Nedumbassery, where roof tiles reportedly fell following the passage of a low-flying aircraft. Also read: As Europe rearms, 'wingman' aircraft take centre stage In the wake of repeated incidents of houses being damaged near the airport, CIAL is exploring the possibility of compensating affected homeowners through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds, according to the TOI report. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to seek a report on the latest incident. A senior official with the DGCA's air safety wing in Delhi told TOI that the regulator had not yet received information regarding the matter and would ask its Kochi officials to submit a report immediately. Live Events CIAL official…

House Damaged By Winds From Low-Flying Aircraft Near Kochi Airport ... House Damaged By Winds From Low-Flying Aircraft Near Kochi Airport; Third Such Incident In A Year Kochi oi-Ashish Rana By Ashish Rana Published: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 17:05 [IST] Add as a preferred source on Google For residents of Shanthinagar near Cochin International Airport, the damage to Simon's tiled house on Sunday was not an isolated accident but the latest reminder of a problem they say has persisted for years. Airplane Damages Kochi Home AI Summary AI-generated summary, reviewed by editors A low-flying aircraft near Cochin International Airport allegedly caused roof damage and injured a resident in Shanthinagar on Sunday, reigniting concerns about recurring incidents beneath the flight path. Airport authorities are investigating and considering compensation, while the DGCA has requested a report. Switch To Shorts A low-flying aircraft approaching Nedumbassery Airport allegedly generated powerful winds and vibrations that ripped apart the roof of Simon's home shortly after 8 a.m., leaving him injured and reigniting concerns about the safety of neighbourhoods located directly beneath the airport's fli…

Low-Flying Aircraft Damages House Roof at Nedumbassery; Owner Injured Tuesday 16, June 2026 English E-paper Trending Topics English Kerala Published onJun 14, 2026, 02:28 PM|1min read Kochi: A low-flying aircraft caused damage to the roof of a private residence near Nedumbassery airport on Sunday morning at around 8.30 am, injuring the houseowner. The house belonging to Simon J J of Kattupparamb, suffered roof damage when tiles were dislodged by the aircraft's turbulence. Simon and his wife were at home at the time of the incident. As Simon attempted to rush outside, dislodged roof tiles fell on him, leaving him with a shoulder injury. The family said they have reported the incident to CIAL (Cochin International Airport Limited) authorities. Accident Cial

Kochi flight scare: Low-flying aircraft damages house, injures owner KOCHI: A low-flying aircraft approaching the Cochin International Airport caused significant damage to the roof of a house in Nedumbassery on Sunday morning, leaving the homeowner injured. The incident occurred around 8:30 AM in Okkal Shanthinagar, targeting the residence of Simon K.J., a local resident. According to reports, the intense vibrations and downward force from the low-flying plane dislodged the roof tiles, causing them to collapse inward. Simon and his wife were inside the house when the incident took place. He sustained shoulder injuries from the falling tiles and received medical attention. Local residents reported hearing a deafening noise and feeling severe tremors as the aircraft made its descent over the Okkal area. Following the incident, the affected family filed a formal complaint with the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) authorities, demanding an inquiry into the matter. Locals stated that this is not an isolated incident. A similar case of an aircraft flying dangerously low over the residential neighbourhood was reported just last month. Families living in the vicinity of th…

Low-flying aircraft damages yet another Kochi house, airport plans compensation Cochin International Airport is considering using CSR funds to compensate homeowners whose houses are damaged by low-flying aircraft. This follows repeated incidents, with the latest involving roof tiles falling from a house in Nedumbassery. The DGCA will investigate, and Cial aims to provide humanitarian compensation due to the complex process of claiming from airlines.

Low-flying aircraft damages another house near Kochi… - inkl A tiled house near Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) was reportedly damaged after a low-flying aircraft passed over the area, marking the third such incident in the past year, according to a TOI report by MK Sunil Kumar. The latest incident occurred on Sunday morning at the residence of K A Simon of Kattiparambil House in Nedumbassery, where roof tiles reportedly fell following the passage of a low-flying aircraft. Also read:As Europe rearms, 'wingman' aircraft take centre stage In the wake of repeated incidents of houses being damaged near the airport, CIAL is exploring the possibility of compensating affected homeowners through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds, according to the TOI report. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to seek a report on the latest incident. A senior official with the DGCA's air safety wing in Delhi told TOI that the regulator had not yet received information regarding the matter and would ask its Kochi officials to submit a report immediately. CIAL officials who conducted a preliminary assessment said it was prima facie evident that the damage …