Two passenger planes, one operated by Air India and the other by IndiGo, were involved in a minor ground incident at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday evening when their wingtips touched each other while taxiing.
The incident happened around 7.30 pm as Air India flight AI 2732, scheduled to fly to Coimbatore, was waiting on the taxiway before take-off. At the same time, IndiGo flight 6E 791, which had just landed from Hyderabad, was taxiing towards its parking bay. During this movement, the ends of the wings of the two aircraft came into brief contact.
Airline officials confirmed that no passengers or crew members were injured. All passengers were safely taken off the planes, and there was no panic on board. As a safety measure, both aircraft were withdrawn from service for inspection.
Air India said its aircraft suffered minor damage to the wingtip and has been grounded for technical checks. IndiGo also stated that its plane is undergoing routine maintenance checks before returning to service. Both airlines said they are making alternate travel arrangements for affected passengers.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has sent officials to review the incident and examine ground movement procedures at the airport. Airport operations continued normally, though the two flights involved were delayed.
Mumbai airport is one of the busiest in the country, with heavy aircraft movement, especially during evening hours. While such incidents are rare, officials said safety systems worked as intended, ensuring that passengers remained unharmed.
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