Mumbai: An IndiGo A321 aircraft’s tail struck the runway at Mumbai airport on Saturday when the pilot executed a go-around procedure instead of landing due to adverse weather conditions.
The airline issued a statement explaining that the aircraft performed a go-around at low altitude when its tail struck the runway surface. The plane successfully completed a safe landing on its second attempt after the incident.
IndiGo confirmed that all passengers and crew members remained safe following the tail strike runway incident. The airline stated that the aircraft would undergo inspection and repairs, with operations resuming only after receiving necessary clearances from aviation authorities.
The go-around manoeuvre occurred when the pilot decided against landing due to poor weather conditions at Mumbai airport. During this low-altitude procedure, the aircraft’s rear section made contact with the runway before the crew initiated the second landing approach.
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On the same day, an Air India flight from Bengaluru to Gwalior failed to land on its first attempt but safely touched down during its second approach. The incident highlighted ongoing challenges with weather-related landing difficulties across Indian airports.
Earlier on July 21, Air India flight AI2744 from Kochi to Mumbai skidded off the runway during landing at Mumbai airport. Heavy rainfall caused slippery runway conditions, resulting in the aircraft sliding 16-17 meters onto grass adjacent to the runway.
