Kolkata Airport

1. A minor collision at Kolkata Airport involves two planes bound for Chennai and Darbhanga.
2. The incident occurred at 11:10 am, causing damage to the wings of both aircraft.
3. No casualties were reported in the collision; an investigation is underway by aviation authorities.


Kolkata, March 27: A minor incident occurred at Kolkata Airport on Wednesday when two planes collided wing-to-wing. One flight was destined for Chennai, while the other was bound for Darbhanga.

The collision occurred at 11:10 am, resulting in damage to both aircraft. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported from the accident.

The wing tip of the Chennai-bound plane broke off during the collision, while the wing of the Darbhanga-bound aircraft collapsed due to the impact.


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Authorities promptly informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) about the incident.

The aviation regulatory body has launched a thorough investigation into the matter to determine the cause of the collision and prevent such incidents in the future.