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Air India, IndiGo Planes Collide on Mumbai Airport Taxiway; All Safe

A ground collision occurred at Mumbai Airport involving an Air India flight to Coimbatore and an arriving IndiGo flight from Hyderabad. The wingtips of the two aircraft made contact while both were taxiing, causing damage. All passengers from both flights were safely disembarked without any injuries. The aircraft have been grounded for inspections, and the incident has been reported to aviation authorities for investigation.

Key Points: Mumbai Airport Collision: Air India & IndiGo Aircraft Wingtip Contact

  • Wingtips of two aircraft made contact during taxiing
  • All passengers safely disembarked with no injuries
  • Both aircraft grounded for technical inspections
  • Incident reported to DGCA regulator for investigation
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Air India, IndiGo aircraft collision at Mumbai Airport; passengers safe

Two passenger aircraft, an Air India and an IndiGo flight, collided on the ground at Mumbai Airport. All passengers are safe; investigations are underway.

"All passengers are safe and disembarked after parking. The aircraft is undergoing maintenance inspections. - IndiGo Spokesperson"

Mumbai, February 4

A ground collision occurred at Mumbai Airport on Tuesday involving Air India flight AI 2732 and IndiGo flight 6E 791.

The wingtips of the two aircraft made contact during ground movements.

Air India AI 2732 Mumbai to Coimbatore was stationary on the runway while IndiGo 6E 791 Hyderabad to Mumbai was taxiing after landing, according to the sources.

Commenting on the safety protocols and the current status of the aircraft, an IndiGo spokesperson confirmed that the wingtip of one of our aircraft operating flight 6E 791 from Hyderabad to Mumbai on February 3 made contact with an aircraft of another airline while taxiing after landing.

All passengers are safe and 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.

Meanwhile, providing further details on the impact on operations, an Air India spokesperson informed that Flight AI2732 operating from Mumbai to Coimbatore on February 3 was delayed after the aircraft scheduled to operate the service came into contact with another airline's aircraft while waiting on the taxiway prior to take-off.

The wingtips of the two aircraft made contact, resulting in damage to our aircraft's 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, according to the Air India Spokesperson.

While Air India AI2732 was taxiing from C1 towards M4 for departure, and the IndiGo arrival flight was taxiing to join B1, the right wingtips of both aircraft touched. Both aircraft were taxiing at the time of the incident. Both aircraft returned to the bay for inspections. Officers from the Mumbai DGCA have reached the site. Further details will follow from DGCA.

Following the incident, both aircraft returned to their respective bays for inspection, and all passengers were safely disembarked without any reported injuries.

- ANI

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Sarah B
I was on a flight from Mumbai last week and the taxiing felt chaotic. The ground staff and ATC coordination has to be impeccable, especially at a busy hub like BOM. Glad passengers are safe, but this is unacceptable.
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Priyanka N
Safety first, always. While I appreciate the prompt response and that everyone is safe, the fact that two large aircraft managed to have wingtip contact on the ground is concerning. Hope the investigation is transparent and leads to concrete improvements.
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Aman W
The passengers must have had a real scare! Good to see both airlines acted swiftly with inspections and alternative arrangements. But this highlights the infrastructure strain. We need more major airports operational to reduce pressure on Delhi and Mumbai.
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Karthik V
As a frequent flyer, this is worrying. Was it human error in the cockpit, with ground marshals, or ATC? The "established protocols" clearly had a gap. DGCA's findings will be crucial. Also, kudos to the crew for safe disembarkation.
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Michael C
While the incident is minor in terms of damage, the potential was huge. It shows the margin for error is razor-thin at peak hours. Investment in better ground surveillance tech (like advanced surface movement guidance) is not a luxury, it's a necessity.

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