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'''Stray animals''' are common on the '''runways of Indian airports'''. These stray animals pose a major threat to [[air safety]] in most [[List of airports in India|airports]] across the nation. According to the [[Airports Authority of India]] (AAI) officials, animals straying onto the [[runway]] are routine at many airports in [[India]].<ref name="Animals on runway">[http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/business/animals-on-runway-its-usual-in-india_10032377.html Animals on runway, it’s usual in India], [[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]], ''Thaindian News'', 28 March 2008.</ref> | '''Stray animals''' are common on the '''runways of Indian airports'''. These stray animals pose a major threat to [[air safety]] in most [[List of airports in India|airports]] across the nation. According to the [[Airports Authority of India]] (AAI) officials, animals straying onto the [[runway]] are routine at many airports in [[India]].<ref name="Animals on runway">[http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/business/animals-on-runway-its-usual-in-india_10032377.html Animals on runway, it’s usual in India], [[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]], ''Thaindian News'', 28 March 2008.</ref> | ||
The stray animals found in the runways of Indian airports include [[dog]]s, [[Nilgai|antelope]], [[cow]]s,<ref name="Animals on runway"/> [[jackal]]s, [[snake]]s, and [[monkey]]s.<ref name="Dog-ged">[https://archive.today/20130125081800/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Dog-ged-pursuit-at-IGI/Article1-519430.aspx Dog-ged pursuit at IGI], ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', 15 March 2010.</ref> | The stray animals found in the runways of Indian airports include [[dog]]s, [[Nilgai|antelope]], [[stray cow]]s,<ref name="Animals on runway"/> [[jackal]]s, [[snake]]s, and [[monkey]]s.<ref name="Dog-ged">[https://archive.today/20130125081800/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Dog-ged-pursuit-at-IGI/Article1-519430.aspx Dog-ged pursuit at IGI], ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', 15 March 2010.</ref> | ||
== Incidents == | == Incidents == | ||
=== | ===Ahmedabad=== | ||
In January 2018, a [[stray cow]] on the runway had caused chaos at [[Ahmedabad airport]] leading to two planes aborting their landings. The cow crept past security at a cargo gate at the [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport]] in [[Ahmedabad]] resulting in a cargo plane being diverted to Mumbai and delaying five domestic flights and several departures. It took over 90 minutes for the security personnel to clear the runway.<ref name="Independent Ahmedabad Airport">{{cite news |title='Mad cow' on runway causes chaos at airport |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/cow-india-aiport-runway-ahmedabad-sardar-vallabhbhai-international-gujarat-a8155406.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220525/https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/cow-india-aiport-runway-ahmedabad-sardar-vallabhbhai-international-gujarat-a8155406.html |archive-date=2022-05-25 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=23 February 2022 |work=The Independent |date=12 January 2018 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="AsiaOne Ahmedabad airport">{{cite news |title=Cow enters Indian airport, prevents flights from taking off and landing |url=https://www.asiaone.com/asia/cow-enters-indian-airport-prevents-flights-taking-and-landing |access-date=23 February 2022 |work=AsiaOne |date=13 January 2018 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Al Arabiya Ahmedabad airport">{{cite news |title=Nobody moove! cow causes chaos at Indian airport |url=https://english.alarabiya.net/variety/2018/01/13/Nobody-moove-cow-causes-chaos-at-Indian-airport- |access-date=23 February 2022 |work=Al Arabiya English |date=13 January 2018 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
=== Bangalore === | |||
Stray dogs are a significant threat to air safety at the [[HAL Bangalore International Airport]].<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_dogs-day-out-at-bangalore-airport-it-s-not-a-flight-of-fancy_1443906 Dogs' day out at Bangalore airport. It's not a flight of fancy], ''[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]]'', 27 September 2010</ref> On 27 March 2008, a [[Kingfisher Airlines]] aircraft hit a stray dog on the runway<ref name="Animals on runway"/> at the airport,<ref name="Kingfisher flight skids on runway">{{usurped|[https://web.archive.org/web/20080331125452/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2008/03/28/stories/2008032857360100.htm Kingfisher flight skids on runway]}}, ''[[The Hindu]]'', 28 March 2008.</ref> resulting in the aircraft's [[landing gear]] collapsing.<ref>[http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-32734020080328 Bangalore catches dogs after plane hit], [[Reuters]], 28 March 2008.</ref> The aircraft skidded off the runway and its nose collapsed,<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,342769,00.html Reports: Plane Hits Dog, Skids Off Runway], [[Foxnews.com]], 28 March 2008.</ref> and four passengers were injured.<ref name="Kingfisher flight skids on runway"/> | |||
===Chennai=== | |||
Stray dogs roam freely inside the [[Chennai International Airport]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Dogs-need-no-ID-to-enter-airport/articleshow/7089648.cms Dogs need no ID to enter airport], ''[[The Times of India]]'', 13 December 2010.</ref> | |||
=== Delhi === | |||
Hyenas and jackals have strayed on the runways of the [[Indira Gandhi International Airport]] in [[New Delhi]] resulting in their closure.<ref name="New Delhi airport, what a zoo">[https://web.archive.org/web/20081119144222/http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/JF21Df03.html New Delhi airport, what a zoo], ''[[Asia Times Online]]'', 21 June 2008.</ref> In another incident in June 2008, some [[monitor lizard]]s, jackals and [[birds of prey]] strayed on the secondary runway of the airport causing the airport to be closed for one hour and disrupting the schedules of nearly a hundred flights.<ref name="New Delhi airport, what a zoo"/><ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/06/17/india.jackal/index.html Jackals, lizards and birds ground flights], ''[[CNN]]''.</ref> | Hyenas and jackals have strayed on the runways of the [[Indira Gandhi International Airport]] in [[New Delhi]] resulting in their closure.<ref name="New Delhi airport, what a zoo">[https://web.archive.org/web/20081119144222/http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/JF21Df03.html New Delhi airport, what a zoo], ''[[Asia Times Online]]'', 21 June 2008.</ref> In another incident in June 2008, some [[monitor lizard]]s, jackals and [[birds of prey]] strayed on the secondary runway of the airport causing the airport to be closed for one hour and disrupting the schedules of nearly a hundred flights.<ref name="New Delhi airport, what a zoo"/><ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/06/17/india.jackal/index.html Jackals, lizards and birds ground flights], ''[[CNN]]''.</ref> | ||
In 2008, a total of 571 animals, including jackals, snakes, and monkeys, were captured at this airport.<ref name="Dog-ged"/> From 1 October to 31 December 2009, 200 stray dogs were captured on or near the runways of the Indira Gandhi International Airport.<ref name="Stray hound explosion">[https://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/784369--stray-hound-explosion-dogs-india Stray hound explosion dogs India], ''[[Toronto Star]]'', 24 March 2010.</ref> | In 2008, a total of 571 animals, including jackals, snakes, and monkeys, were captured at this airport.<ref name="Dog-ged"/> From 1 October to 31 December 2009, 200 stray dogs were captured on or near the runways of the Indira Gandhi International Airport.<ref name="Stray hound explosion">[https://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/784369--stray-hound-explosion-dogs-india Stray hound explosion dogs India], ''[[Toronto Star]]'', 24 March 2010.</ref> | ||
=== | ===Kanpur=== | ||
In 2008,<ref name="Stray hound explosion"/> an [[Air India]] aircraft narrowly escaped accident when it hit a [[nilgai]] during landing at [[Kanpur Airport]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref name="Animals on runway"/> | |||
=== Mumbai === | |||
In March 2010,<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Dog-on-the-runway-delays-flights/articleshow/5695986.cms Dog on the runway delays flights], ''[[The Times of India]]'', 18 March 2010.</ref> a runway at [[Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport]] in [[Mumbai]] was shut for 20 minutes after a stray dog was spotted.<ref name="Stray hound explosion"/> In a similar incident at the same airport in January 2016,<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Dog-on-Mumbai-airport-runway-delays-flight/articleshow/50613952.cms Dog on Mumbai airport runway delays flight], ''[[The Times of India]]'', 17 January 2016.</ref> one domestic flight was forced to abort take-off while four others were made to hover in the skies for more than 15 minutes after a dog strayed onto the runway. | In March 2010,<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Dog-on-the-runway-delays-flights/articleshow/5695986.cms Dog on the runway delays flights], ''[[The Times of India]]'', 18 March 2010.</ref> a runway at [[Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport]] in [[Mumbai]] was shut for 20 minutes after a stray dog was spotted.<ref name="Stray hound explosion"/> In a similar incident at the same airport in January 2016,<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Dog-on-Mumbai-airport-runway-delays-flight/articleshow/50613952.cms Dog on Mumbai airport runway delays flight], ''[[The Times of India]]'', 17 January 2016.</ref> one domestic flight was forced to abort take-off while four others were made to hover in the skies for more than 15 minutes after a dog strayed onto the runway. | ||
=== Nagpur === | |||
Wild animals like [[nilgai]]s, [[spotted deer]], and [[wild boar]]s are found at the [[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport]] in [[Nagpur]].<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_swanky-nagpur-airport-faces-threat-from-wild-animals_1166501-all Swanky Nagpur airport faces threat from wild animals], ''[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]]'', 26 May 2008.</ref> In 2008, a bench at the Nagpur High Court noted that stray animals pose a threat to air safety at the airport, which witnessed a series of incidents where wild animals strayed on the runway.<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_hc-takes-cognizance-of-stray-animals-on-runway_1169454 HC takes cognizance of stray animals on runway], ''[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]]'', 7 June 2008.</ref> In June 2011, an Air India aircraft crushed a deer on the runway of Nagpur airport as it was taking off for Delhi. Cameras also captured [[langurs]] perched on the airport's ATC signal tower as well as on the runways.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Awasthi |first1=Manish |title=Animals at Nagpur airport raise alarm |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/west/story/nagpur-airport-turns-into-a-zoo-136590-2011-06-30 |access-date=12 April 2020 |work=India Today |date=30 June 2011}}</ref> In July 2009, a Kingfisher Airlines aircraft hit a stray pig on the runway of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Pig-on-runway-grounds-flight/articleshow/4791542.cms Pig on runway grounds flight], ''[[The Times of India]]'', 18 July 2009.</ref> | |||
=== | ===Pune=== | ||
In 2005, an aircraft taking off from [[Pune International Airport]] ran over a stray, which resulted in a two-hour delay for flights.<ref name="Stray hound explosion"/><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/-Canine-hazard-dogs-airports/articleshow/1180464.cms Canine hazard dogs airports], ''[[The Times of India]]'', 22 July 2005.</ref> | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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"Jackals, neelgais, monitor lizards, peacocks, porcupines, snakes, monkeys, foxes, dogs and birds of prey - the diversity of wildlife at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) can give any small town zoo a run for its money."
— an article titled "International airport or animal world?" dated 17 June 2008 published in the Hindustan Times.[1]
Stray animals are common on the runways of Indian airports. These stray animals pose a major threat to air safety in most airports across the nation. According to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) officials, animals straying onto the runway are routine at many airports in India.[2]
The stray animals found in the runways of Indian airports include dogs, antelope, stray cows,[2] jackals, snakes, and monkeys.[3]
Incidents[edit | edit source]
Ahmedabad[edit | edit source]
In January 2018, a stray cow on the runway had caused chaos at Ahmedabad airport leading to two planes aborting their landings. The cow crept past security at a cargo gate at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad resulting in a cargo plane being diverted to Mumbai and delaying five domestic flights and several departures. It took over 90 minutes for the security personnel to clear the runway.[4][5][6]
Bangalore[edit | edit source]
Stray dogs are a significant threat to air safety at the HAL Bangalore International Airport.[7] On 27 March 2008, a Kingfisher Airlines aircraft hit a stray dog on the runway[2] at the airport,[8] resulting in the aircraft's landing gear collapsing.[9] The aircraft skidded off the runway and its nose collapsed,[10] and four passengers were injured.[8]
Chennai[edit | edit source]
Stray dogs roam freely inside the Chennai International Airport.[11]
Delhi[edit | edit source]
Hyenas and jackals have strayed on the runways of the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi resulting in their closure.[12] In another incident in June 2008, some monitor lizards, jackals and birds of prey strayed on the secondary runway of the airport causing the airport to be closed for one hour and disrupting the schedules of nearly a hundred flights.[12][13]
In 2008, a total of 571 animals, including jackals, snakes, and monkeys, were captured at this airport.[3] From 1 October to 31 December 2009, 200 stray dogs were captured on or near the runways of the Indira Gandhi International Airport.[14]
Kanpur[edit | edit source]
In 2008,[14] an Air India aircraft narrowly escaped accident when it hit a nilgai during landing at Kanpur Airport in Uttar Pradesh.[2]
Mumbai[edit | edit source]
In March 2010,[15] a runway at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai was shut for 20 minutes after a stray dog was spotted.[14] In a similar incident at the same airport in January 2016,[16] one domestic flight was forced to abort take-off while four others were made to hover in the skies for more than 15 minutes after a dog strayed onto the runway.
Nagpur[edit | edit source]
Wild animals like nilgais, spotted deer, and wild boars are found at the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur.[17] In 2008, a bench at the Nagpur High Court noted that stray animals pose a threat to air safety at the airport, which witnessed a series of incidents where wild animals strayed on the runway.[18] In June 2011, an Air India aircraft crushed a deer on the runway of Nagpur airport as it was taking off for Delhi. Cameras also captured langurs perched on the airport's ATC signal tower as well as on the runways.[19] In July 2009, a Kingfisher Airlines aircraft hit a stray pig on the runway of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport.[20]
Pune[edit | edit source]
In 2005, an aircraft taking off from Pune International Airport ran over a stray, which resulted in a two-hour delay for flights.[14][21]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ International airport or animal world?, Hindustan Times, 17 June 2008.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Animals on runway, it’s usual in India, IANS, Thaindian News, 28 March 2008.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Dog-ged pursuit at IGI, Hindustan Times, 15 March 2010.
- ↑ "'Mad cow' on runway causes chaos at airport". The Independent. 12 January 2018. Archived from the original on 2022-05-25. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ↑ "Cow enters Indian airport, prevents flights from taking off and landing". AsiaOne. 13 January 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ↑ "Nobody moove! cow causes chaos at Indian airport". Al Arabiya English. 13 January 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ↑ Dogs' day out at Bangalore airport. It's not a flight of fancy, DNA, 27 September 2010
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Kingfisher flight skids on runway[usurped], The Hindu, 28 March 2008.
- ↑ Bangalore catches dogs after plane hit, Reuters, 28 March 2008.
- ↑ Reports: Plane Hits Dog, Skids Off Runway, Foxnews.com, 28 March 2008.
- ↑ Dogs need no ID to enter airport, The Times of India, 13 December 2010.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 New Delhi airport, what a zoo, Asia Times Online, 21 June 2008.
- ↑ Jackals, lizards and birds ground flights, CNN.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Stray hound explosion dogs India, Toronto Star, 24 March 2010.
- ↑ Dog on the runway delays flights, The Times of India, 18 March 2010.
- ↑ Dog on Mumbai airport runway delays flight, The Times of India, 17 January 2016.
- ↑ Swanky Nagpur airport faces threat from wild animals, DNA, 26 May 2008.
- ↑ HC takes cognizance of stray animals on runway, DNA, 7 June 2008.
- ↑ Awasthi, Manish (30 June 2011). "Animals at Nagpur airport raise alarm". India Today. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- ↑ Pig on runway grounds flight, The Times of India, 18 July 2009.
- ↑ Canine hazard dogs airports, The Times of India, 22 July 2005.