IndiGo A321 enroute Blr suffers tail strike; plane lands safely in second attempt
On Sunday, an IndiGo Airbus A321 operating flight 6E 6542 experienced a tail strike during a go-around. The incident occurred while attempting to land in gusty weather at Bengaluru airport. All passengers and crew were safely disembarked, and the aircraft is undergoing maintenance checks. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is investigating the incident and has engaged with IndiGo regarding…
New Delhi - An IndiGo Airbus A321 experienced a tail strike while attempting to land at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Sunday. The flight, VT-NHP, was en route from Guwahati when it encountered the issue during the go-around phase of the landing procedure. The aircraft safely landed on its second attempt, and all passengers and crew were evacuated without incident.
The DGCA is investigating the incident, which has led IndiGo to enhance pilot training in this specific area. Airbus notes that go-arounds near the ground present a higher risk of tail strikes due to the smaller margin from the normal flare attitude. According to IATA data, tail strikes were the most frequent non-fatal incident globally in 2024 and 2025, accounting for nine incidents in total.
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