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IndiGo aircraft experiences tail strike during second landing attempt at Bengaluru
An IndiGo A321 aircraft operating a service from Guwahati experienced abnormal runway contact during a second landing attempt at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on Sunday amid gusty weather conditions. All passengers and crew members disembarked safely following the incident.
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The Guwahati-Bengaluru flight encountered the tail strike while attempting to land during adverse weather at the airport. IndiGo confirmed that all customers and flight crew evacuated safely from the aircraft following the incident.
The airline stated that relevant aviation authorities have been notified of the occurrence. "The aircraft is undergoing maintenance checks. It will resume operations after securing necessary clearances," IndiGo said in a statement.
The incident marks another runway contact issue for the airline's A321 fleet. The aircraft type has experienced multiple tail strike events at various Indian airports in recent times, raising operational concerns.
Investigations into Sunday's incident are ongoing as maintenance personnel conduct thorough checks on the aircraft. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation and airport authorities are monitoring the situation as standard protocol dictates.