A major aviation mishap was narrowly avoided at Delhi Airport after two aircraft collided. Moreover, the wings of SpiceJet and Akasa Air planes struck each other during ground movement. Following the impact, authorities immediately deboarded all passengers from both aircraft. Additionally, officials grounded both planes to assess the situation properly.
The Akasa Air flight QP 1406 was scheduled to travel from Delhi to Hyderabad. Meanwhile, the SpiceJet aircraft B737-700 had arrived from Leh earlier.
Impact Causes Damage But No Injuries
The incident occurred near Terminal 1 during aircraft positioning on the ground. Akasa Air’s plane remained stationary after pushback at that moment. However, the SpiceJet aircraft moved while taxiing and collided with the other plane.
According to available details, the collision damaged specific parts of both aircraft. The right wing of the SpiceJet plane suffered damage during the impact. At the same time, the left stabilizer section of the Akasa Air aircraft also got affected.
Fortunately, no passenger or crew member sustained any injuries during this incident.
Airlines Explain Sequence Of Events
SpiceJet’s spokesperson stated that the aircraft collided while taxiing on the runway. Moreover, the spokesperson confirmed damage to the winglet on the right side. Additionally, the other aircraft suffered damage to its rear horizontal stabilizer. Following this, officials halted the SpiceJet plane at Delhi Airport itself.
On the other hand, Akasa Air also issued a statement regarding the situation. The airline confirmed that its aircraft remained stationary when the incident occurred. However, another airline’s aircraft hit it during that time.
Passengers To Be Shifted On Alternate Flight
As a result of the collision, Akasa Air canceled the scheduled flight to Hyderabad. Moreover, the airline moved the aircraft back to the parking bay after the incident.
Importantly, all passengers and crew members remained completely safe throughout the situation. Additionally, Akasa Air has started arrangements to send passengers on another flight.
