MUMBAI – A major ground safety incident was reported at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026, when an Air India and an IndiGo aircraft scraped wingtips while taxiing. While both aircraft sustained visible damage, officials confirmed that all passengers and crew on board both flights are safe.

The Incident

The collision occurred at approximately 7:32 PM. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Air India flight AI 2732, an Airbus A320 (Registration VT-TYF) bound for Coimbatore, was taxiing from taxiway C1 toward M4 for departure. Simultaneously, IndiGo flight 6E 791 (Registration VT-IFV), arriving from Hyderabad, was joining taxiway B1 after landing.

Ground Incident Involving Air India and IndiGo A320 Aircraft at Mumbai Airport pic.twitter.com/Q8KMWYhzxH
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In a narrow maneuvering space, the right wingtips of both aircraft made contact. Both planes were in motion at the time of the scrape.

Airlines Respond

In an official statement, an Air India spokesperson confirmed the damage:

“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.”

The airline further noted that ground teams have been deployed to make alternative travel arrangements for the affected Coimbatore-bound passengers.

IndiGo also issued a statement confirming the contact during arrival taxiing. “All passengers are safe and disembarked after parking. The aircraft is undergoing maintenance inspections,” the airline stated, adding that they are cooperating fully with relevant authorities.

Regulatory Action

DGCA officials from the Mumbai regional office reached the site shortly after the incident to conduct a preliminary assessment. Both aircraft have been withdrawn from active service pending a detailed technical investigation. While airport operations remained largely unaffected, the incident has raised questions regarding taxiing protocols during peak hours at one of India’s busiest aviation hubs.

Vineet Gupta

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