Archive · 22 Aug 2026
IndiGo A321neo Grounded After Tail Strike at Gorakhpur Airport
An IndiGo airplane was landing at Gorakhpur Airport when its tail touched the ground.
The pilots performed a go-around, which means they stopped the landing and tried again.
The airplane then landed safely.
Everyone on board got off safely.
Workers later found scratches near a part called the APU inlet.
The APU helps provide power and air to the airplane.
The airplane is being inspected and repaired.
It will fly again only after receiving the required clearances.
IndiGo flight 6E 2381 experienced a tail impact during its landing approach at Gorakhpur airport.
The Delhi-to-Gorakhpur flight conducted a go-around for safety before landing safely.
All passengers and crew members disembarked safely, according to IndiGo.
Scratches were found near the aircraft’s APU inlet during a post-flight inspection.
The Airbus A321neo remains grounded pending maintenance and technical and regulatory clearances.
- Who
- IndiGo flight 6E 2381, carrying passengers and crew, operated by an Airbus A321neo.
- What
- The aircraft suffered a tail impact during its landing approach, later landed safely, and was grounded for inspection.
- When
- Wednesday afternoon.
- Where
- Gorakhpur Airport in Uttar Pradesh, after operating from Delhi.
- Why
- The aircraft conducted a go-around in the interest of safety and was grounded after scratches were found during inspection.
- Flight
- IndiGo 6E 2381
- Route
- Delhi to Gorakhpur
- Aircraft
- Airbus A321-252NX
- Registration
- VT-ILR
- Aircraft delivery
- Delivered to IndiGo in August 2021
- Outcome
- Passengers and crew disembarked safely
- Current status
- Under maintenance and awaiting technical and regulatory clearances