A taxiing SpiceJet aircraft struck a stationary Akasa Air plane at Delhi airport on Thursday, damaging both jets and triggering an investigation into the matter.
The SpiceJet B737-700 suffered damage to
its right winglet, while the Akasa Air aircraft sustained damage to its left-hand horizontal stabiliser.
Akasa Air’s spokesperson said, “Akasa Air’s aircraft operating flight QP 1406 from Delhi to Hyderabad had to return to the bay on April 16, 2026. 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. In line with established protocols, the relevant authorities have been informed, and the matter is under investigation. At Akasa Air, the safety and security of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority,” the spokesperson added.
