Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 4 (ANI): A ground collision involving an Air India and an IndiGo aircraft occurred at Mumbai Airport on Tuesday, with officials confirming that all passengers are safe.
According to sources, the incident involved Air India flight AI 2732, operating from Mumbai to Coimbatore, and IndiGo flight 6E 791, which had arrived from Hyderabad. The wingtips of the two aircraft made contact during ground movements.
Air India flight AI 2732 was stationary on the runway, while IndiGo flight 6E 791 was taxiing after landing when the contact occurred. An IndiGo spokesperson said that the wingtip of one of its aircraft operating flight 6E 791 on February 3 came into contact with another airline’s aircraft while taxiing after landing.
“All passengers are safe and were disembarked after parking. The aircraft is undergoing maintenance inspections. In line with established protocols, the relevant authorities were promptly informed, and the matter is being investigated,” the IndiGo spokesperson said.
Providing further details, an Air India spokesperson said that flight AI 2732, scheduled to operate from Mumbai to Coimbatore on February 3, was delayed after the aircraft came into contact with another airline’s aircraft while waiting on the taxiway prior to takeoff. The spokesperson said the wingtips of the two aircraft touched, resulting in damage to Air India’s aircraft wingtip.
“As a precautionary measure, the aircraft has been grounded for further technical checks. All passengers were safely disembarked, and our ground teams are making alternative arrangements to fly them to their destination at the earliest. The incident has been reported to the regulator,” the Air India spokesperson said.
Officials said that at the time of the incident, Air India flight AI 2732 was taxiing from C1 toward M4 for departure, while the IndiGo arrival flight was taxiing to join B1. Both aircraft were taxiing when the right wingtips touched, after which they returned to their respective bays for inspection.
Officers from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in Mumbai reached the site, and further details are expected following the investigation.
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