IndiGo Flight Suffers Tail Strike In Bengaluru, Airline Blames Weather

A Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight from Guwahati suffered a tail strike on Sunday while going around at the Kempegowda International Airport, sources said.IndiGo flight 6E 6542 landed safely in its second attempt, they told NDTV.The airline confirmed the incident, saying the A321 Neo had experienced an "abnormal runway contact" during landing.The aircraft has been grounded for checks.IndiGo attributed the incident to gusty weather."An IndiGo aircraft operating flight 6E 6542 from Guwahati to Bengaluru, experienced an 'Abnormal Runway Contact' while landing during gusty weather at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru," a spokesperson for the airline said in a statement.It informed that all passengers and crew were safe and have disembarked the aircraft safely."In line with standard operating procedures, all relevant authorities were informed and the aircraft is undergoing maintenance…
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