IndiGo A321 enroute Blr suffers tail strike; plane lands safely in second attempt
An IndiGo Airbus A321 experienced a tail strike during a go-around maneuver at Bengaluru airport, leading to a safe landing on the second attempt. The DGCA is investigating the incident, which highlights ongoing concerns regarding tail strikes during aborted landings.
Why it matters
Tail strikes pose structural risks to aircraft, and the increasing frequency of these events during go-arounds has prompted regulatory scrutiny of pilot training.
NEW DELHI: In yet another instance of an IndiGo Airbus A321 tail strike, an aircraft (VT-NHP) operating a Guwahati-Bengaluru flight on Sunday suffered the same while going around at its destination. The flight (6E 6542) aborted landing on the first approach at the destination. During ascent, it suffered a tail strike. The aircraft landed safely on the second attempt. The DGCA is probing this latest tail strike.IndiGo spokesperson said 6E 6542 “experienced an ‘abnormal runway contact’ while landing during gusty weather at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. All customers and crew are safe and have disembarked safely. In line with standard operating procedures, all relevant authorities were informed, and the aircraft is undergoing maintenance checks. It will resume operations after securing necessary clearances.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in