Three Air India narrowbody aircraft were reportedly damaged at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) after strong winds pushed ground support equipment into parked aircraft.
The incident took place at around 4.40 p.m. local time on June 7, 2026, near Terminal 2 parking stands.
According to local media reports, the aircraft were parked when heavy wind and rain moved ground equipment from nearby stands. The equipment reportedly struck three Air India aircraft, forcing the airline to remove them from service for inspections and repairs.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The aircraft were not carrying passengers at the time of the incident, according to The New Indian Express.
The aircraft involved were reportedly Airbus A320-family jets. One of the aircraft is expected to remain grounded for longer repairs, while the other two may return to service sooner.
The ground equipment involved reportedly included a step ladder and trestles positioned near the parking stands. Reports differed on equipment ownership, with some sources saying equipment linked to Air India Engineering and IndiGo Engineering moved during the storm. IndiGo reportedly disputed that its equipment had hit any aircraft.
Local reports also said that no advance weather alert had been issued to the airport operator or airlines before the sudden storm. This has not been independently confirmed by aviation authorities yet.
A video shared on X.com appeared to show the intensity of the storm at the airport, with heavy rain and strong winds sweeping across the airport area. The footage showed poor visibility and heavy rain, underlining how quickly conditions deteriorated on the ground.
Air India has not publicly confirmed the full extent of the damage. Local reports said aircraft operated by other carrier, such as Vistara, may also have been affected by the storm, although this has not been officially confirmed.
