- June 24, 2026
Air India, IndiGo Planes Come Face-To-Face On Ahmedabad Taxiway After Wrong Turn
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The Air India pilot made an error, resulting in the aircraft taking a wrong turn during taxiing and ending up on the same runway as the IndiGo plane.
An Air India aircraft takes off as an IndiGo plane waits for clearance at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. (Source: Reuters)
An Air India aircraft and an IndiGo plane were involved in a close shave at Ahmedabad airport on Tuesday evening after the two aircraft ended up on the same runway at around 6:30 pm, sources said.
The incident occurred while an IndiGo aircraft was taxiing for departure, and Air India flight AI2493, operating from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, had just landed. No injuries or damage were reported, and both aircraft remained safe.
According to preliminary information, the Air India pilot made an error, resulting in the aircraft taking a wrong turn during taxiing and ending up on the same runway as the IndiGo plane.
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Acknowledging the incident, Air India in a statement said, “We are aware of an incident where our flight AI2493 operating from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on 24 June, after landing, inadvertently took a wrong turn during taxiing. There was no compromise on the safety of passengers and crew. The aircraft was subsequently towed back to the parking bay.”
Air India further said the matter has been reported to the regulatory authorities and that an investigation has been initiated to ascertain the circumstances that led to the incident.
“The matter has been reported to the regulatory authorities, and an investigation has been initiated,” the airlines stated.
Meanwhile, IndiGo in its statement confirmed that both the aircraft “came to a halt at a safe distance from each other”
“IndiGo flight 6E 5160, scheduled to operate from Ahmedabad to Mumbai on 24 June 2026, was briefly delayed while taxiing out for departure after an aircraft of another airline inadvertently took an incorrect turn and came in the way of our aircraft. Both aircraft came to a halt at a safe distance from each other,” said an IndiGo spokesperson.
“The other aircraft was subsequently towed away, and our flight departed and landed safely at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai. In line with established protocols, the relevant authorities were immediately informed. As always, the safety and security of our customers, crew, and aircraft remain our topmost priorities,” the spokesperson added.
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