Near Miss: Air India and IndiGo Aircraft Wingtip Collision Investigated

An incident occurred at Mumbai airport where wingtips of Air India and IndiGo aircraft touched. Both planes were grounded and inspected. All passengers were safe. The DGCA is probing the matter. The event led to a delay for an Air India flight to Coimbatore. Further technical inspections are ongoing.

An incident at Mumbai airport involving the wingtips of Air India and IndiGo planes prompted both aircraft to be grounded on Tuesday evening. Officials confirmed the safety of all passengers, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is currently investigating the cause of the contact.

The collision occurred when Air India's aircraft, scheduled for a flight to Coimbatore, was stationary on the taxiway, while IndiGo's plane was taxiing after landing. Affected were two Airbus A320 aircraft, which made contact with their wingtips, leading to damage.

Spokespersons from both airlines have confirmed that standard procedures were followed in notifying authorities. The incident underscores the challenges of operating in Mumbai, one of India's busiest airports, where taxiing aircraft share limited space.

(With inputs from agencies.)