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Air India and IndiGo Jets Touch Wingtips at Mumbai Airport With No Injuries

DGCA opened an inquiry into the cause, with both jets grounded for inspection.

Overview

  • Air India flight AI2732, scheduled from Mumbai to Coimbatore, was in pushback for departure when its wingtip made contact with IndiGo flight 6E791 taxiing after landing from Hyderabad.
  • Both aircraft returned to their bays, sustained wingtip damage, and were taken out of service for maintenance checks.
  • DGCA officials reached the site and began a ground-incident investigation to determine whether human error or a technical issue led to the contact.
  • All passengers and crew were unhurt and were safely disembarked from both aircraft.
  • Airlines said ground teams are arranging alternative travel for affected passengers, and airport operations experienced a brief impact.