Air India and IndiGo aircraft collided on the ground at Mumbai airport during taxi operations; no injuries were reported.
MUMBAI: Two commercial aircraft, one operated by Air India and the other by IndiGo, came into contact while manoeuvring at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday, resulting in a minor ground collision.
The incident involved Air India flight AI 2732, preparing for departure to Coimbatore, and IndiGo flight 6E 791, which had just landed from Hyderabad. The collision occurred as the Air India aircraft was pushing back from the gate and the IndiGo aircraft was taxiing nearby.
Air India confirmed the occurrence, stating that the wingtip of its aircraft was damaged during the contact. “As a precautionary measure, the aircraft has been grounded for further technical checks,” the airline said, adding that passengers were safely disembarked and alternative arrangements were being made.
IndiGo also acknowledged the incident, saying the wingtip of its plane made contact during taxiing. It confirmed that all passengers disembarked safely and that maintenance inspections are underway.
Both carriers emphasised that safety remains their top priority and that the incident has been reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Investigations are ongoing, and standard protocols have been activated.
While ground collisions are uncommon, they do occur, especially in congested airport areas during peak hours. Wingtip strikes, like the one reported, are one of the more frequent types of such incidents, often taking place during pushback or taxi operations.
Authorities will review airside procedures and determine if adjustments are necessary to prevent similar occurrences. No injuries were reported, and operations at the airport have continued without major disruption.
