A SpiceJet plane taxiing at the Delhi airport at around 2.15 pm on Thursday hit a stationary Akasa aircraft, resulting in a minor collision that resulted in damage to both planes and triggering an investigation into the ground incident.The right winglet of SpiceJet B737-700 suffered damage, while the left-hand horizontal stabiliser of the Akasa Air aircraft was hit. The SpiceJet aircraft has since been grounded.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unknown-gunmen-open-fire-on-hafiz-saeed-aide-let-co-founder-amir-hamza-in-lahore-injured-1776337689299">Terrorist Hafiz Saeed's aide &amp; LeT Co-founder Amir Hamza, linked to several attacks in India, shot in Lahore</a><h2>Hyderabad-bound Akasa Air aircraft was stationary</h2>&nbsp;Akasa Air said its aircraft, operating flight QP 1406 from Delhi to Hyderabad, was stationary when the incident took place. The aircraft had to return to the bay following the incident.“Preliminary information indicates that Akasa’s aircraft was stationary when another airline’s aircraft made contact with it. All passengers and crew were safely disembarked, and our ground teams are making alternative arrangements to fly our passengers to Hyderabad at the earliest,” Akasa Air said in a statement.&nbsp;The airline added that safety remains its top priority. “At Akasa Air, the safety and security of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority,” said its spokesperson.&nbsp;No person was injured in the accident.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deadly-floods-batter-dominican-republic-and-haiti-19-killed-thousands-displaced-1776330810979">Deadly floods batter Dominican Republic and Haiti, 19 killed, thousands displaced</a><h2>Right winglet of SpiceJet B737-700 aircraft damaged in collision</h2>&nbsp;The incident took place when the Spicejet aircraft from Leh was pulling into the gate, and Akasa Air’s aircraft was pushing back for Hyderabad.&nbsp;SpiceJet confirmed that its aircraft was involved in a ground incident while taxiing at the Delhi airport.“On April 16, 2026, a SpiceJet B737-700 aircraft was involved in a ground occurrence while taxiing at Delhi airport, resulting in damage to its right winglet and the left-hand horizontal stabilizer of another aircraft belonging to a different airline,” a SpiceJet spokesperson said.The airline said the aircraft has been grounded.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-lok-sabha-womens-reservation-bill-speech-1776332699278">'Not political, it's in national interest': PM Modi on Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha</a>&nbsp;Both airlines said the relevant authorities have been informed, and the matter is under investigation. The incident is likely to come under scrutiny as authorities examine ground movement procedures at the airport.

The incident took place when the Spicejet aircraft from Leh was pulling into the gate, and Akasa Air’s plane was pushing back for Hyderabad. Both airlines said the relevant authorities have been informed, and the matter is under investigation.

A SpiceJet plane taxiing at the Delhi airport at around 2.15 pm on Thursday hit a stationary Akasa aircraft, resulting in a minor collision that resulted in damage to both planes and triggering an investigation into the ground incident. The right winglet of SpiceJet B737-700 suffered damage, while the left-hand horizontal stabiliser of the Akasa Air aircraft was hit. The SpiceJet aircraft has since been grounded. Also Read: Terrorist Hafiz Saeed's aide & LeT Co-founder Amir Hamza, linked to several attacks in India, shot in Lahore Hyderabad-bound Akasa Air aircraft was stationary Akasa Air said its aircraft, operating flight QP 1406 from Delhi to Hyderabad, was stationary when the incident took place. The aircraft had to return to the bay following the incident. “Preliminary information indicates that Akasa’s aircraft was stationary when another airline’s aircraft made contact with it. All passengers and crew were safely disembarked, and our ground teams are making alternative arrangements to fly our passengers to Hyderabad at the earliest,” Akasa Air said in a statement. The airline added that safety remains its top priority. “At Akasa Air, the safety and security of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority,” said its spokesperson. No person was injured in the accident. Also Read: Deadly floods batter Dominican Republic and Haiti, 19 killed, thousands displaced Right winglet of SpiceJet B737-700 aircraft damaged in collision The incident took place when the Spicejet aircraft from Leh was pulling into the gate, and Akasa Air’s aircraft was pushing back for Hyderabad. SpiceJet confirmed that its aircraft was involved in a ground incident while taxiing at the Delhi airport. “On April 16, 2026, a SpiceJet B737-700 aircraft was involved in a ground occurrence while taxiing at Delhi airport, resulting in damage to its right winglet and the left-hand horizontal stabilizer of another aircraft belonging to a different airline,” a SpiceJet spokesperson said. The airline said the aircraft has been grounded. Also Read: 'Not political, it's in national interest': PM Modi on Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha Both airlines said the relevant authorities have been informed, and the matter is under investigation. The incident is likely to come under scrutiny as authorities examine ground movement procedures at the airport.

The incident took place when the Spicejet aircraft from Leh was pulling into the gate, and Akasa Air’s plane was pushing back for Hyderabad. Both airlines said the relevant authorities have been informed, and the matter is under investigation.

SpiceJet plane collides with Akasa aircraft at Delhi airport, both damaged

An Akasa Air plane parked at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai was accidentally hit by a cargo truck on Monday. The cargo truck was under the operation of a third-party ground handler when it came in contact with the plane, according to the airline. Following the incident, the plane is being inspected, and an investigation is underway, said an Akasa Air spokesperson.“A third-party ground handler, while operating a cargo truck, came in contact with an Akasa Air aircraft that was parked at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai. The aircraft is currently undergoing a thorough inspection, and we are investigating this incident with the third-party ground handler, the Akasa Air spokesperson said.However, the extent of damage has not been confirmed yet, and the cause of the incident is also unknown. More details awaited&nbsp;

An Akasa Air plane was accidentally hit by a third-party ground handler cargo truck at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Monday.

An Akasa Air plane parked at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai was accidentally hit by a cargo truck on Monday. The cargo truck was under the operation of a third-party ground handler when it came in contact with the plane, according to the airline. Following the incident, the plane is being inspected, and an investigation is underway, said an Akasa Air spokesperson. “A third-party ground handler, while operating a cargo truck, came in contact with an Akasa Air aircraft that was parked at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai. The aircraft is currently undergoing a thorough inspection, and we are investigating this incident with the third-party ground handler, the Akasa Air spokesperson said. However, the extent of damage has not been confirmed yet, and the cause of the incident is also unknown. More details awaited

An Akasa Air plane was accidentally hit by a third-party ground handler cargo truck at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Monday.

Cargo truck hits Akasa Air plane at Mumbai airport, investigation launched

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SpiceJet plane collides with Akasa aircraft at Delhi airport, both damaged

Cargo truck hits Akasa Air plane at Mumbai airport, investigation launched