An Air India and an IndiGo aircraft were involved in a minor accident on the taxiway at Mumbai airport on 3 February, officials said. No injuries were reported, and all passengers on both flights are safe.
The incident occurred when Air India flight AI2732, scheduled to operate from Mumbai to Coimbatore, was taxiing from C1 towards M4 for departure. At the same time, an IndiGo flight 6E 791, arriving from Hyderabad, was taxiing after landing and joining taxiway B1.
During this movement, the right wingtips of both aircraft came into contact. Both aircraft were taxiing at the time of the incident.
Following the wingtip contact, both aircraft were returned to their respective bays for inspection.
Air India said the wingtip of its aircraft was damaged and, as a precautionary measure, the aircraft has been grounded for technical checks. All passengers were safely disembarked, and alternative travel arrangements are being made.
Air India says
In a statement, an Air India spokesperson said the airline regretted the inconvenience caused and stressed that the safety of passengers and crew remains its highest priority.
“Flight AI2732 operating from Mumbai to Coimbatore on 3 February was delayed after the aircraft scheduled to operate the service came into contact with another airline’s aircraft while waiting on the taxiway prior to take-off. The wingtips of the two aircraft made contact, resulting in damage to our aircraft’s wingtip. As a precautionary measure, the aircraft has been grounded for further technical checks. All passengers were safely disembarked, and our ground teams are making alternative arrangements to fly them to their destination at the earliest. The incident has been reported to the regulator. Air India regrets the inconvenience caused to passengers due to this event. The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority,” an Air India spokesperson said.
Indigo says
IndiGo also confirmed the incident, stating that the wingtip of its aircraft came into contact with another airline’s aircraft while taxiing after landing. The airline said all passengers were safe and disembarked after parking, and the aircraft is undergoing maintenance inspections.
“We confirm that the wingtip of one of our aircraft operating flight 6E 791 from Hyderabad to Mumbai on 3 February 2026 came in contact with an aircraft of another airline while taxiing, after landing. All passengers are safe and disembarked after parking. The aircraft is undergoing maintenance inspections. In line with established protocols, the relevant authorities were promptly informed and the matter is being investigated. At IndiGo, the safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft remain our highest priority,” an IndiGo spokesperson said.
Regulator Informed, Probe Underway
Officials said the incident has been reported to the aviation regulator.
DGCA officers in Mumbai reached the site shortly after the incident, and a detailed investigation is underway. Further information is expected.
