A routine evening at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport was briefly disrupted on Tuesday following a minor ground incident after the wingtips of Air India and IndiGo planes brushed against each other during ground movement
What happened at Mumbai Airport
The incident took place at around 7.30 pm at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. An Airbus A320 operated by Air India and another A320 belonging to IndiGo came into contact while on the ground.
Air India flight AI 2732 was scheduled to depart from Mumbai to Coimbatore and was in the process of pushing back from the bay. At the same time, IndiGo flight 6E 791, arriving from Hyderabad, was taxiing after landing. During these simultaneous ground movements, the right wingtips of the two aircraft brushed against each other.
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Immediate response and inspections
Reportedly, following the contact, both aircraft were brought back to their respective bays. Ground staff carried out initial checks, and operations involving the two planes were halted as a precautionary measure.
The Mumbai division of the aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), was informed soon after the incident. Officials reached the site and initiated an investigation to determine the sequence of events and assess compliance with safety protocols.
No injuries were reported, and airport operations continued with minimal disruption.
Air India’s statement
Confirming the incident, an Air India spokesperson said, “Flight AI2732, operating from Mumbai to Coimbatore, 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.”
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The spokesperson added that the aircraft was grounded for detailed technical checks. “All passengers have safely disembarked, and our ground teams are making alternative arrangements to fly them to their destination at the earliest,” he added. “The incident has been reported to the regulator”, he further added.
IndiGo’s response
IndiGo also acknowledged the incident, stating that all passengers were safe and disembarked after the aircraft was parked. “All the passengers are safe and disembarked after parking,” he said. “The aircraft is undergoing maintenance inspections. In line with established protocols, the relevant authorities were promptly informed, and the matter is being investigated”, they said.
