At Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on February 3, 2026, the wingtips of two Airbus A320 aircraft—one operated by Air India and the other by IndiGo—made contact while both were taxiing on the ground. No injuries were reported, and all passengers on board were safely disembarked.
The incident involved Air India’s flight AI 2732, bound for Coimbatore (registration VT-TYF), which was taxiing for departure, and IndiGo’s incoming flight 6E 791 from Hyderabad (registration VT-IFV), which had just landed and was proceeding to its parking bay. According to an aviation ministry spokesperson, the right wingtips of the two planes touched each other during the maneuver. Both aircraft immediately returned to their respective bays for detailed inspections.
Officials from the Mumbai office of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) arrived at the scene to investigate the matter and assess compliance with safety protocols.
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In a statement, an Air India spokesperson explained that flight AI2732 experienced a delay after its wingtip came into contact with another airline’s aircraft while on the taxiway awaiting takeoff. The contact caused damage to the Air India plane’s wingtip, leading to its grounding for technical examinations as a precautionary step. Passengers were deplaned without incident, and the airline arranged alternative transportation to minimize disruption. Air India emphasized that it had notified the regulator and reaffirmed its commitment to passenger and crew safety.
An IndiGo spokesperson confirmed that the wingtip of its aircraft, operating flight 6E 791, brushed against another carrier’s plane while taxiing post-landing. All passengers disembarked safely after the aircraft parked, and it was promptly placed under maintenance checks. The airline stated that authorities were informed in accordance with standard procedures, with an investigation now underway. IndiGo reiterated that the safety and security of customers, crew, and aircraft remain its top priority.
The event highlights ongoing challenges in managing ground movements at one of India’s busiest airports, though operations continued without broader disruptions following the incident.
