Air India and IndiGo aircraft collide on the ground at Mumbai Airport.

An Air India and an IndiGo aircraft collided on the ground at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM). The incident happened on February 3, 2026, during peak hours. Both planes were carrying many passengers at the time. Thankfully, no injuries were reported among the passengers or crew members.

Ground Collision at Mumbai Airport

The collision involved Air India flight AI 2732 and IndiGo flight 6E 791. The Air India jet was preparing to depart for Coimbatore. The IndiGo aircraft had just landed from Hyderabad and was taxiing to its parking bay. According to reports, the wingtips of the two Airbus A320 aircraft scraped against each other.

Passengers on both flights felt a sudden shudder as the planes made contact. The flight crews immediately stopped all movement on the taxiway. Both aircraft were later taken back to their bays for technical checks. They have been grounded until safety teams can finish their inspections.

DGCA Safety Investigation

The DGCA has launched a formal investigation into the event. Officials from the Mumbai office reached the site shortly after the collision. They will look at flight data and talk to the pilots. The probe will also check if ground safety rules were followed.

Ground collisions are a major concern at busy hubs like Mumbai. These incidents often happen during pushback or taxiing. They can cause long flight delays and very high repair costs. The IndiGo and Air India teams are cooperating fully with the regulator.

Broader Safety Scrutiny

This incident comes during a time of high safety scrutiny in India. Just days earlier, the DGCA released a report on an Air India Boeing 787-8. A pilot had reported a problem with a fuel control switch. The Boeing investigation found that the switch moved because of "incorrect handling" rather than a mechanical fault.

Industry experts say that fast growth is putting pressure on airports. More flights mean crowded taxiways and busier ground crews. The DGCA has advised airlines to focus on better pilot training. This will help prevent small mistakes from becoming serious safety risks.

• No injuries reported in the Mumbai ground collision.
• Both aircraft grounded for technical inspections.
• DGCA probe is currently underway to find the cause.
• Safety protocols are being reviewed at all major Indian airports.

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