A spokesperson for SpiceJet confirmed that a Boeing 737-700 aircraft was involved in the ground incident on April 16. During taxiing, the aircraft’s right winglet collided with the left-hand horizontal stabiliser of another airline’s plane. Following the impact, the aircraft was grounded in Delhi as a precautionary measure for safety checks and technical assessment.
Meanwhile, Akasa Air stated that its aircraft, operating flight QP 1406 from Delhi to Hyderabad, was stationary at the time of the collision. The airline confirmed that the plane was struck by another aircraft and was subsequently returned to the bay. “All passengers and crew were safely disembarked, and our ground teams are making alternative arrangements to fly passengers to Hyderabad at the earliest,” an Akasa Air spokesperson said.
No injuries have been reported in the incident. Authorities are currently assessing the extent of the damage and have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the collision. Further details are expected as the inquiry progresses.
