- By Chetna Shree
- Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:52 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
- Strong winds damaged three Air India aircraft at Delhi Airport.
- Ground equipment collided with planes after locks broke.
- DGCA launched probe; two aircraft return soon.
Jagran Correspondent, New Delhi: Sudden strong winds on Sunday evening triggered a major accident at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) Terminal 2. The strong winds dislodged parked ground support equipment, causing it to collide with three parked Air India narrowbody aircraft.
All three aircraft suffered significant damage in the collision and were immediately grounded for safety reasons. Air India has not issued an official statement regarding the incident.
'No Prior Warning By ATC'
Speaking to Jagran.com, an airport official stated that air traffic control had issued no prior warning regarding the sudden change in weather, which prevented the ground staff from taking necessary precautions.
How Did The Incident Took Place?
Sources stated that the weather at the Indira Gandhi International Airport suddenly deteriorated around 4:40 PM on Saturday evening, bringing extremely strong winds. The storm dislodged heavy equipment belonging to IndiGo Engineering and Air India Engineering, including a ladder and a trestle parked at Terminal 2, causing it to roll uncontrollably.
While the machinery had been locked and secured in accordance with safety regulations, the wind gusts were powerful enough that they broke the locks and sent the equipment crashing directly into the parked aircraft.
Following the accident, the aviation regulator, DGCA, along with airline safety teams, has begun inspecting the aircraft. Officials noted that different repair timelines have been established for repairs depending on the severity of the structural damage.
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Two Aircraft To Return This Week, Third Suffers Extensive Structural Damage
According to the airport sources, two of three aircraft sustained only minor damage. Both planes are expected to return to flight service later this week after completing necessary technical inspections and minor repairs.
The third aircraft, however, suffered extensive structural damage. Officials stated that it will remain grounded for several days to undergo necessary technical inspections and repairs before it can receive a formal 'fit-to-fly' certificate.
Delhi Weather Today
After days of discomfort due to hot and humid conditions, residents of Delhi-NCR witnessed rainfall in parts of the capital on Sunday, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat and lowering temperatures by two to three degrees Celsius.
"Another spell of very light to light rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds of up to 60 kmph, is expected on June 11 and 12. It may bring down the maximum temperature to around 35–37 degrees Celsius on June 12," the IMD said.