A ground collision between two aircraft at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi on Thursday led to damage to both planes after a SpiceJet aircraft struck a stationary Akasa Air aircraft while taxiing. The incident took place on the taxiway, where the wings of the two planes came into contact, forcing both to be grounded for detailed inspection.
According to a SpiceJet spokesperson, a Boeing 737-700 aircraft was involved in the incident during taxiing on April 16. The aircraft’s right winglet reportedly hit the left-hand horizontal stabiliser of another aircraft belonging to a different airline. Following the collision, the SpiceJet aircraft was grounded in Delhi for technical assessment.
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Akasa Air confirmed that its aircraft, operating flight QP 1406 from Delhi to Hyderabad, was stationary when it was struck by another airline’s plane. The aircraft immediately returned to the bay after the incident.
The airline further stated that all passengers and crew members were safely disembarked without any injuries. Ground staff have been deployed to make alternative arrangements to transport passengers to Hyderabad at the earliest possible time.
Airport authorities have initiated a review to assess the extent of damage to both aircraft and determine how the incident occurred on the taxiway. Further investigation is expected to focus on ground movement protocols and coordination between aircraft during taxi operations.
No injuries were reported in the incident, but the event has raised concerns over ground safety procedures at one of India’s busiest airports. Officials are expected to release further details after completing their preliminary inspection and safety assessment.
