Turbulent start to 2026 for aviation: From Mumbai to Maine, a look at plane accidents and close calls so far
Just over a month into the year 2026, a series of plane crashes and close calls has once again brought aviation safety into focus. While commercial air travel remains a popular mode of transport, a series of accidents involving private and commercial aircraft has marked the early months of the year.
On Tuesday, 3 February, two passenger aircraft, an Air India and an IndiGo plane, suffered a wingtip grazing incident on the ground at Mumbai airport. Both planes had passengers on board when the incident happened.
