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Ground incident at CSMIA: Air India and Indigo planes collide
Samira Vishwas | February 5, 2026 6:24 AM CST

A incident occurred at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Tuesday evening. ground incident It came to light when two aircraft of Air India and Indigo collided with each other. This incident happened when both the planes Taxiway (taxiing route) But were communicating simultaneously. at that time in both ships Passengers and crew were on boardbut no injuries were reported.

How did the incident happen?

According to the incident,

  • Air India Flight AI 2732who is from Mumbai Coimbatore Before take-off pushback Started taxiing during.

  • at this time Indigo flight 6E 791was taking a taxi from Hyderabad to Mumbai.

  • of both planes wing tips Among themselves Light contact/scrape Done.

During this time, the passengers did not experience any serious incidents such as a fall, and all passengers and crew were safely evacuated.

Airlines and authorities response

Both airlines released statements confirming the incident:

  • Air India said the wing tip of flight AI 2732 some loss happened and it technical investigation Is grounded for. The passengers have been safely disembarked and alternative flights Arrangements are being made.

  • IndiGo also confirmed that the wing tip of their aircraft came into contact, and the aircraft was grounded. inspection for investigation Has been placed in. All passengers are safe.

Security check and further process

post event Central Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) officials arrived at the scene and immediate investigation Have started. Initial reports said both aircraft were taken back to their original locations and were undergoing detailed technical inspection.

This incident again highlights the importance of reviewing Indian aviation security systems and ground movement protocols, especially at the country’s busiest airports where taxiway and runway operations are very intense.


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