Archive · 28 Sep 2026
IndiGo Flight Suffers Tail Strike During Bengaluru Landing
An IndiGo airplane was flying from Guwahati to Bengaluru.
On Sunday, it tried to land at Bengaluru airport a second time.
During the landing, the back of the plane touched the runway.
The airline called this abnormal runway contact.
The weather was gusty at the time.
Everyone on the plane got off safely.
The aircraft is now being checked by maintenance teams.
It will fly again only after it receives the required approvals.
An IndiGo flight from Guwahati to Bengaluru suffered a tail strike during its second landing attempt on Sunday.
The aircraft made abnormal runway contact at Kempegowda International Airport during gusty weather.
All passengers and crew disembarked safely, with no injuries reported in the statement.
The A321 aircraft is undergoing maintenance checks and will resume operations after receiving necessary clearances.
IndiGo said all relevant authorities have been informed about the incident.
- Who
- An IndiGo flight’s passengers and crew, along with the airline and relevant authorities.
- What
- An A321 aircraft suffered a tail strike, described by IndiGo as abnormal runway contact, during a second landing attempt.
- When
- Sunday.
- Where
- Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.
- Why
- The incident occurred during landing in gusty weather.
- Airline
- IndiGo
- Route
- Guwahati to Bengaluru
- Aircraft
- A321
- Incident
- Tail strike during a second landing attempt
- Weather
- Gusty conditions
- Passenger and crew safety
- All customers and crew disembarked safely
- Next steps
- Maintenance checks and required clearances before resuming operations