Ahmedabad Airport Averts Major Aviation Disaster

A major aviation disaster was narrowly avoided at Ahmedabad Airport when an Air India flight mistakenly entered the taxiway of an Indigo aircraft. Quick action by Air Traffic Control prevented a collision, ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew on board. This incident highlights the importance of vigilance in aviation operations. Read on to learn more about the details of this close call and the measures taken to ensure safety.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 25, 2026, 12:17 IST

Significant Aviation Incident Prevented in Ahmedabad

Significant Aviation Incident Prevented in Ahmedabad: A major aviation incident was narrowly avoided at Ahmedabad Airport on Wednesday evening. An Air India aircraft mistakenly took a wrong turn while taxiing towards the parking bay and ended up on the same taxiway as an Indigo flight preparing for takeoff. Fortunately, the quick response from Air Traffic Control (ATC) ensured that both planes were halted in time. Indigo confirmed that the two aircraft stopped at a safe distance from each other.

According to reports, the Indigo flight was ready for departure to Mumbai when the Air India flight, arriving from Mumbai, inadvertently turned onto the taxiway where the Indigo aircraft was already positioned. Sources indicate that the two planes were approximately 200 meters apart on the same taxiway. ATC acted swiftly, contacting the pilots of both aircraft to prevent a collision. Subsequently, the Air India plane was redirected to the correct parking bay. Thankfully, there were no reports of injuries among the crew or passengers on either flight.