Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight suffers tail strike while landing at Kempegowda airport; DGCA to probe incident

An IndiGo flight experienced a tail strike during its second landing approach at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on September 27, according to reports. The incident occurred amidst severe gusty weather conditions. The aircraft landed safely despite the abnormal runway contact. IndiGo stated that all passengers and crew members were safe and disembarked without issue.

The airline has initiated maintenance checks on the aircraft and it is expected to return to service once the necessary inspections are completed. The exact role of the gusty weather in causing the tail strike is yet to be determined. This incident follows a series of safety-related events involving IndiGo flights in September, including a flight returning to Manohar International Airport due to a technical engine issue, another aircraft contacting a Visual Docking Guidance System pole in Srinagar, and a flight diverted to Lucknow after a smoke warning in the cargo area.

Each of these incidents involved different circumstances and there is no indication that they are connected. The Bengaluru occurrence will be assessed separately as the aircraft undergoes maintenance inspection. IndiGo has confirmed that passengers were able to leave the aircraft safely. Further details will be known once the inspection and any regulatory examination are completed.