SpiceJet Aircraft Clips Tail of Akasa Air Plane in Minor Ground Collision at Delhi Airport

A minor ground collision occurred at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on April 16, 2026, involving aircraft from two major Indian airlines. A SpiceJet Boeing 737-700, which had just arrived from Leh, clipped the tail of a stationary Akasa Air Boeing 737 MAX while taxiing. According to a statement released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the winglet, which is the tip of the wing, of the SpiceJet aircraft struck the tail section of the Akasa Air plane. Both airlines confirmed in separate press statements that both aircraft have been grounded pending a thorough enquiry and investigation into the incident. The DGCA has officially launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collision and assess any potential safety violations. While the incident is described as minor, it highlights ongoing operational challenges at one of India's busiest aviation hubs. No injuries were reported in the immediate aftermath, and the focus remains on the regulatory probe and the technical assessment of the damage sustained by both aircraft.