There was chaos at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport when the wings of two planes of Air India and Indigo Airlines collided with each other. This incident occurred during ground movement. According to the information, the Air India aircraft was in the pushback process for take-off. Whereas the Indigo plane was taxiing after landing. During this time there was a collision between the wings of both the planes.

The most important thing is that there were passengers on board both the planes at the time of the accident. However, it is a matter of relief that there is no news of any passenger or crew member being injured in this incident. After the incident, the concerned authorities took immediate action and stopped both the planes and ensured the safety of the passengers.

How did the collision happen?

The airport administration and the technical team of the airlines have started investigation. At present, it is being ascertained whether the collision occurred due to lapse in ATC instructions, ground handling error or technical reason. The process of sending passengers on other flights has also been started, but questions have once again arisen regarding aircraft safety.

What did Air India and Indigo say?

• Air India said, the flight (AI2732) from Mumbai to Coimbatore collided with the aircraft of another airline while waiting on the taxiway before take-off. The wingtips of both the planes collided with each other. This caused damage to the wingtip of the aircraft. As a precaution, the aircraft has been grounded for further technical investigation. All the passengers have been evacuated safely. Our ground teams are making alternative arrangements to take them to their destination as soon as possible. Information about this incident has been given to the regulator.
• IndiGo said, we confirm that on February 3, the wingtip of one of our flight (6E 791) from Hyderabad to Mumbai collided with the aircraft of another airline while taxiing after landing. All passengers are safe and were disembarked after parking. Maintenance inspection of the aircraft is being done. As per protocol, the concerned authorities have been immediately informed. The case is being investigated. At IndiGo, the safety of our customers, crew and aircraft is our top priority.