Indian aviation authorities have launched an investigation after two passenger aircraft brushed wingtips while taxiing at Mumbai’s main airport, officials confirmed.
The incident occurred at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport when an Air India Airbus A320 preparing for departure came into contact with the wingtip of an IndiGo A320 that had just arrived from Hyderabad.
Airport and airline officials said the contact happened at low speed on the ground. No injuries were reported, and all passengers and crew from both aircraft were safely disembarked.
Both planes were grounded immediately after the incident for technical inspections, and preliminary checks indicated minor damage. The flights involved were subsequently delayed or cancelled as a precautionary measure.
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has ordered a formal investigation to determine the exact circumstances that led to the wingtip contact, including taxiing procedures, ground control instructions, and airport layout at the time.
Officials said such investigations are standard practice and are aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future. Further details are expected once the DGCA completes its inquiry. (Newswire)
