DGCA starts probe into Spicejet-Akasa collision at IGI airport; ATC staff, SpiceJet pilot de-rostered

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India's aviation regulator DGCA launched an investigation after SpiceJet and Akasa Air aircraft collided during taxiing at Delhi's IGI airport Thursday. SpiceJet's right winglet contacted Akasa's left horizontal stabilizer, damaging both planes grounded for inspection. DGCA de-rostered SpiceJet pilots and an air traffic controller pending probe findings.

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