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<p>Two passenger aircraft operated by Air India and IndiGo were involved in a rare on-ground collision at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport late Monday night, triggering delays and grounding of both planes but leaving all passengers and crew unharmed. The incident occurred while one aircraft was pushing back from the gate and the other was taxiing after landing, raising fresh questions over apron and taxiway movement coordination at India’s busiest airport.</p>
<blockquote><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Mumbai Airport | While Air India AI2732 was taxiing from C1 towards M4 for departure, and the IndiGo arrival flight was taxing joining B1, the right wing tips of both the aircraft touched each other. Both aircraft were taxiing at the time of the incident. Both aircraft returned… <a href="https://t.co/hZXxlrrx9l">pic.twitter.com/hZXxlrrx9l</a></p>
<p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2018726498694541498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>According to initial information, Air India flight AI 2732, scheduled to operate from Mumbai to Coimbatore, was in the process of pushback when its wingtip came into contact with the wingtip of an IndiGo aircraft operating a Hyderabad–Mumbai service. The IndiGo aircraft, operating as flight 6E 791, was taxiing after arrival at the time of the incident. Both aircraft had passengers on board when the contact occurred.</p>
<p>Airport sources said the collision took place at low speed on the ground, preventing any serious structural damage beyond the wingtips. As a safety precaution, movements in the immediate area were temporarily restricted while ground staff assessed the situation.</p>
<h2><strong>Air India confirms wingtip damage, grounds aircraft</strong></h2>
<p>In a statement issued late Monday, Air India confirmed that the wingtips of the two aircraft made contact while the plane was waiting on the taxiway prior to take-off. The airline said the impact resulted in damage to its aircraft’s wingtip, following which the plane was grounded for further technical checks.</p>
<p>“All passengers were safely disembarked, and our ground teams are making alternative arrangements to fly them to their destination at the earliest,” the airline said, adding that the incident had been reported to the regulator. Air India also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused, reiterating that passenger and crew safety remained its highest priority.</p>
<h2><strong>IndiGo aircraft also grounded</strong></h2>
<p>While IndiGo did not immediately issue a detailed public statement, airport officials confirmed that the IndiGo aircraft involved in the incident was also grounded for inspection. Even a small brush on the ground triggers a full round of technical checks, especially when it involves sensitive areas like the wings. Aircraft are only cleared to fly once engineers are fully satisfied there’s no risk.</p>
<p>Passengers on both flights were taken care of by airline staff at the airport, with travellers either moved to other flights or given revised travel arrangements.</p>
<h2><strong>Regulator informed, probe expected</strong></h2>
<p>The incident has been reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, which is expected to seek a detailed report from both airlines and the airport operator. Aviation experts said the probe would likely examine air traffic control instructions, pushback clearances, taxiway congestion, and coordination between cockpit crews and ground handling teams.</p>
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<h2><strong>No injuries, but disruption at a busy hub</strong></h2>
<p>Mumbai airport handles hundreds of flights every day, so even a relatively minor incident can ripple through the schedule, causing delays and knock-on disruptions for other services. While there were no injuries reported in Monday night’s collision, the grounding of two aircraft led to delays and operational adjustments for both airlines.<br />
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Two passenger aircraft operated by Air India and IndiGo were involved in a rare on-ground collision at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport late Monday night, triggering delays and grounding of both planes but leaving all passengers and crew unharmed. The incident occurred while one aircraft was pushing back from the gate and the other was taxiing after landing, raising fresh questions over apron and taxiway movement coordination at India’s busiest airport.Mumbai Airport | While Air India AI2732 was taxiing from C1 towards M4 for departure, and the IndiGo arrival flight was taxing joining B1, the right wing tips of both the aircraft touched each other. Both aircraft were taxiing at the time of the incident. Both aircraft returned… pic.twitter.com/hZXxlrrx9l— ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2026According to initial information, Air India flight AI 2732, scheduled to operate from Mumbai to Coimbatore, was in the process of pushback when its wingtip came into contact with the wingtip of an IndiGo aircraft operating a Hyderabad–Mumbai service. The IndiGo aircraft, operating as flight 6E 791, was taxiing after arrival at the time of the incident. Both aircraft had passengers on board when the contact occurred.Airport sources said the collision took place at low speed on the ground, preventing any serious structural damage beyond the wingtips. As a safety precaution, movements in the immediate area were temporarily restricted while ground staff assessed the situation.Air India confirms wingtip damage, grounds aircraftIn a statement issued late Monday, Air India confirmed that the wingtips of the two aircraft made contact while the plane was waiting on the taxiway prior to take-off. The airline said the impact resulted in damage to its aircraft’s wingtip, following which the plane was 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 airline said, adding that the incident had been reported to the regulator. Air India also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused, reiterating that passenger and crew safety remained its highest priority.IndiGo aircraft also groundedWhile IndiGo did not immediately issue a detailed public statement, airport officials confirmed that the IndiGo aircraft involved in the incident was also grounded for inspection. Even a small brush on the ground triggers a full round of technical checks, especially when it involves sensitive areas like the wings. Aircraft are only cleared to fly once engineers are fully satisfied there’s no risk.Passengers on both flights were taken care of by airline staff at the airport, with travellers either moved to other flights or given revised travel arrangements.Regulator informed, probe expectedThe incident has been reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, which is expected to seek a detailed report from both airlines and the airport operator. Aviation experts said the probe would likely examine air traffic control instructions, pushback clearances, taxiway congestion, and coordination between cockpit crews and ground handling teams.Read More: India accelerates rare earth push after India–US trade deal, Budget 2026 backs Rs 7,280 crore planNo injuries, but disruption at a busy hubMumbai airport handles hundreds of flights every day, so even a relatively minor incident can ripple through the schedule, causing delays and knock-on disruptions for other services. While there were no injuries reported in Monday night’s collision, the grounding of two aircraft led to delays and operational adjustments for both airlines.time.Read More: India–US trade deal impact on Gold, Silver: Buy, Sell or Hold? Motilal Oswal explains

Air India and IndiGo aircraft were involved in an on-ground collision at Mumbai airport while taxiing and pushing back for departure, prompting safety checks and delays. All passengers and crew were safely disembarked, with no injuries reported and both aircraft grounded for inspection.

Air India, IndiGo aircraft collide on ground at Mumbai airport; no injuries reported

Two passenger aircraft operated by Air India and IndiGo were involved in a rare on-ground collision at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport late Monday night, triggering delays and grounding of both planes but leaving all passengers and crew unharmed. The incident occurred while one aircraft was pushing back from the gate and the other was taxiing after landing, raising fresh questions over apron and taxiway movement coordination at India’s busiest airport. Mumbai Airport | While Air India AI2732 was taxiing from C1 towards M4 for departure, and the IndiGo arrival flight was taxing joining B1, the right wing tips of both the aircraft touched each other. Both aircraft were taxiing at the time of the incident. Both aircraft returned… pic.twitter.com/hZXxlrrx9l — ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2026 According to initial information, Air India flight AI 2732, scheduled to operate from Mumbai to Coimbatore, was in the process of pushback when its wingtip came into contact with the wingtip of an IndiGo aircraft operating a Hyderabad–Mumbai service. The IndiGo aircraft, operating as flight 6E 791, was taxiing after arrival at the time of the incident. Both aircraft had passengers on board when the contact occurred. Airport sources said the collision took place at low speed on the ground, preventing any serious structural damage beyond the wingtips. As a safety precaution, movements in the immediate area were temporarily restricted while ground staff assessed the situation. Air India confirms wingtip damage, grounds aircraft In a statement issued late Monday, Air India confirmed that the wingtips of the two aircraft made contact while the plane was waiting on the taxiway prior to take-off. The airline said the impact resulted in damage to its aircraft’s wingtip, following which the plane was 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 airline said, adding that the incident had been reported to the regulator. Air India also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused, reiterating that passenger and crew safety remained its highest priority. IndiGo aircraft also grounded While IndiGo did not immediately issue a detailed public statement, airport officials confirmed that the IndiGo aircraft involved in the incident was also grounded for inspection. Even a small brush on the ground triggers a full round of technical checks, especially when it involves sensitive areas like the wings. Aircraft are only cleared to fly once engineers are fully satisfied there’s no risk. Passengers on both flights were taken care of by airline staff at the airport, with travellers either moved to other flights or given revised travel arrangements. Regulator informed, probe expected The incident has been reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, which is expected to seek a detailed report from both airlines and the airport operator. Aviation experts said the probe would likely examine air traffic control instructions, pushback clearances, taxiway congestion, and coordination between cockpit crews and ground handling teams. Read More: India accelerates rare earth push after India–US trade deal, Budget 2026 backs Rs 7,280 crore plan No injuries, but disruption at a busy hub Mumbai airport handles hundreds of flights every day, so even a relatively minor incident can ripple through the schedule, causing delays and knock-on disruptions for other services. While there were no injuries reported in Monday night’s collision, the grounding of two aircraft led to delays and operational adjustments for both airlines. time. Read More: India–US trade deal impact on Gold, Silver: Buy, Sell or Hold? Motilal Oswal explains