Tarmac Tangle: Akasa Air and SpiceJet Collision at Delhi Airport

An Akasa Air plane and a SpiceJet aircraft were damaged upon contact at Delhi airport. Both Boeing 737s have been grounded pending a DGCA investigation. The incident occurred while the SpiceJet plane was taxiing, resulting in damage to both aircraft. All passengers and crew were safely disembarked.

In a concerning incident at Delhi airport, an Akasa Air aircraft and a SpiceJet plane suffered damage after coming into contact on the tarmac. The collision occurred on Thursday afternoon and is currently under investigation by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

The Akasa Air aircraft was stationary on the taxiway, prepared for takeoff, when it was struck by a SpiceJet plane that was taxiing towards a parking stand. Both aircraft, models of Boeing 737, have since been grounded for safety checks and further inquiry into the circumstances of the collision.

According to preliminary reports, the incident resulted in damage to SpiceJet's right winglet and Akasa Air's left-hand horizontal stabiliser. Passengers and crew of both flights were safely evacuated. The authorities have been notified, and an official investigation is underway to ascertain the exact details.

(With inputs from agencies.)