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Two passenger aircraft operated by Air India and IndiGo made contact on the ground at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport earlier this week during routine taxiing operations. The incident involved the wingtips of both aircraft while one flight was preparing for departure and the other was taxiing after landing. All passengers and crew on board both flights were safe. The aircraft were taken out of service for inspection, and aviation authorities have begun a review of the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Two commercial passenger aircraft from Air India and IndiGo were involved in a minor ground incident at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport earlier this week, when their wingtips came into contact during taxiing. The occurrence took place during routine ground movement operations and involved aircraft carrying passengers. Advertisement
The Air India aircraft, operating a scheduled service to Coimbatore, was in the process of pushback from its parking bay when its right wingtip came into contact with the right wingtip of an IndiGo aircraft that had arrived from Hyderabad and was taxiing towards its designated bay. Both aircraft were Airbus A320 narrow-body jets.
Officials confirmed that the contact occurred at low speed and did not result in any injuries. Passengers and crew on both flights were safely deplaned after the aircraft were brought back to their respective bays as a precautionary measure.
Air India acknowledged that its aircraft sustained wingtip damage and was withdrawn from service for detailed technical inspections. The airline said the incident led to a delay and that alternative arrangements were made for affected passengers. IndiGo also confirmed the incident, stating that its aircraft is undergoing maintenance checks in line with standard safety procedures.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has been informed and has initiated a review to assess ground handling procedures and taxiway movements. Both aircraft will remain grounded until inspections are completed and necessary clearances are obtained.
Source PTI
FAQ
Q1. What exactly happened at Mumbai airport involving Air India and IndiGo aircraft?
A minor ground incident occurred at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, when two passenger aircraft operated by Air India and IndiGo came into contact during routine taxiing operations. The right wingtips of both aircraft touched each other while one aircraft was pushing back for departure and the other was taxiing after landing.
Q2. Which flights and aircraft types were involved in the incident?
The Air India aircraft was operating a scheduled flight from Mumbai to Coimbatore, while the IndiGo aircraft had arrived in Mumbai from Hyderabad. Both aircraft involved were Airbus A320 narrow-body jets, commonly used for domestic operations.
Q3. Were there any injuries or safety concerns for passengers and crew?
No injuries were reported. All passengers and crew members on board both aircraft were safe. As a precautionary measure, passengers were deplaned after the aircraft were returned to their respective bays.
Q4. What action did the airlines take after the wingtip contact?
Air India confirmed that its aircraft sustained wingtip damage and was immediately withdrawn from service for detailed technical inspection. IndiGo also stated that its aircraft is undergoing maintenance checks in line with standard safety and operational procedures. Both airlines made alternative travel arrangements for affected passengers where required.
Q5. Has the aviation regulator responded to the incident?
Yes. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has been informed and has initiated a review of the incident. The assessment will examine ground handling procedures, taxiway movements and coordination during pushback and taxiing to determine the contributing factors.
Q6. When will the aircraft return to service?
Both aircraft will remain grounded until all inspections are completed and the necessary technical and regulatory clearances are obtained. Only after being declared fully airworthy by maintenance teams and regulators will the aircraft be allowed to resume operations.
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