Vietnam Airlines investigates after two planes collide at Hanoi airport

Both aircraft remain grounded pending maintenance. Flight tracking data from Flightradar24.com supports this status. Following the collision, four pilots were grounded as part of an ongoing investigation by the CAAV. The authority has secured information about the aircraft and crew and is analyzing the recording devices to determine the cause.

VnExpress reports that the CAAV classified this event as a level B serious incident according to aviation safety standards. This classification indicates a situation where quick reactions are required to prevent a collision but does not involve immediate safety issues like Category D incidents.

In recent months, similar ground collisions have occurred in other parts of the world. In May 2025, two Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800s clipped wings at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport during pushback operations. Another incident involved United Airlines' Boeing 777-300ERs colliding on the ground during taxiing procedures.