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Two Boeing 737 aircraft operated by Akasa Air and SpiceJet were damaged after coming into contact on the ground at Delhi airport, prompting an investigation by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The incident occurred at Terminal 1 when a taxiing SpiceJet aircraft struck the stationary Akasa Air plane preparing for departure. Both aircraft have been grounded following the occurrence. The Akasa flight, scheduled to operate to Hyderabad, was returned to the bay, and all passengers and crew were safely disembarked. The regulator has initiated a probe to assess the circumstances, with preliminary findings indicating damage to the winglet and horizontal stabiliser of the respective aircraft.
Two aircraft operated by Akasa Air and SpiceJet were involved in a ground collision at Delhi airport, resulting in damage to both planes and prompting an investigation by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Advertisement
The incident occurred in the past week at Terminal 1 of the airport when a SpiceJet Boeing 737-700 aircraft, taxiing towards its designated parking bay after arriving from Leh, came into contact with an Akasa Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft that was stationary on the taxiway and preparing for departure to Hyderabad. The contact took place at approximately mid-afternoon, according to officials.
Preliminary information indicates that the winglet of the SpiceJet aircraft struck the horizontal tail surface of the Akasa Air aircraft, which had been positioned on the apron following pushback procedures. The impact resulted in damage to the right-hand winglet of the SpiceJet aircraft and the horizontal stabiliser section of the Akasa Air plane.
Both aircraft were grounded immediately after the incident as a precautionary measure. The Akasa Air flight, designated QP 1406 and scheduled to operate from Delhi to Hyderabad, was returned to the bay. The airline confirmed that all passengers and crew were safely disembarked following the occurrence.
Akasa Air stated that its aircraft was stationary at the time of the incident when it was struck by another aircraft, and that the matter had been reported to the relevant authorities in accordance with established protocols. SpiceJet, in its statement, described the event as a ground occurrence during taxiing operations, resulting in damage to its aircraft as well as to another airline's plane.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed that both aircraft sustained damage and has initiated a detailed investigation to determine the exact sequence of events and identify any procedural lapses. The regulator's inquiry will examine ground movement coordination, adherence to taxiing protocols and communication between relevant operational teams.
Officials indicated that the wings of the two aircraft came into contact during taxiing operations, though further details are expected to emerge following the investigation. Information regarding the number of passengers on board the two flights was not immediately available.
The incident highlights the importance of strict adherence to ground handling procedures and coordination at busy airport terminals, particularly during peak traffic periods. Both airlines are expected to carry out internal assessments alongside the regulatory probe to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Source - PTI
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