IndiGo plane tail touches runway at Mumbai amid bad weather, airline responds
The spokesperson added, 'Following the standard protocol, the aircraft will go through the necessary checks/ repairs and regulatory clearance before resuming operations. At IndiGo, the safety of our customers, crew, and aircraft is our top priority. We are making all efforts to minimise any subsequent impact on our operations due to this incident.'- EndsMust Watch
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India Today
4 hours ago
- India Today
IndiGo plane tail touches runway at Mumbai amid bad weather, airline responds
An IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft's tail touched the runway at Mumbai airport on Saturday, August 16, 2025, while executing a low-altitude go-around due to unfavourable weather airline confirmed that the aircraft later carried out another approach and landed IndiGo spokesperson said, 'On August 16, 2025, an IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft tail touched the runway while executing a low-altitude go-around due to unfavourable weather conditions in Mumbai. Thereafter, the aircraft carried out another approach and landed safely.'advertisement The spokesperson added, 'Following the standard protocol, the aircraft will go through the necessary checks/ repairs and regulatory clearance before resuming operations. At IndiGo, the safety of our customers, crew, and aircraft is our top priority. We are making all efforts to minimise any subsequent impact on our operations due to this incident.'- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#IndiGo
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
Yet again: IndiGo A321 suffers tail strike in Mumbai during go around in heavy rain
NEW DELHI: An IndiGo Airbus A321 (VT-ICM) suffered a tail strike during landing in Mumbai on Saturday morning amid heavy rain. The aircraft was flying in from Bangkok as 6E 1060 and it executed a low level go-around (aborted landing) when the tail strike happened. The plane landed safely in the second attempt just after 3 am. This is IndiGo's seventh tail strike in about two years on its A321 fleet, an issue the DGCA has raised with the airline. An IndiGo spokesperson said: 'On August 16, 2025, an IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft tail touched the runway while executing a low-altitude go-around due to unfavourable weather conditions in Mumbai. Following the standard protocol, the aircraft will go through necessary checks/ repairs and regulatory clearance before resuming operations. At IndiGo, the safety of our customers, crew, and aircraft is our top priority. We are making all efforts to minimise any subsequent impact on our operations due to this incident.' In July 2023, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation had penalised IndiGo Rs 30 lakh for four tail strikes in a span of six months. The regulator had found 'systemic deficiencies pertaining to operations, training procedures and engineering procedures'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Home Decor Enthusiasts Love This Lamp topgadgetlife Shop Now Undo According to aviation website Skybrary: "A tail strike occurs when the aft fuselage (tail) of an aeroplane comes in contact with the runway during either takeoff or landing. Statistically, the majority of tail strikes occur on landing. Tail strikes most often occur as a result of human error although environmental factors, such as strong gusty winds, can increase the potential for an event." Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays , public holidays , current gold rate and silver price .
New Indian Express
17 hours ago
- New Indian Express
TN pushes for larger aircraft on key routes in the state
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T R B Rajaa on Friday urged Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to press IndiGo to deploy Airbus A320 aircraft on intra-state routes between Chennai-Thoothukudi and Chennai-Tiruchy. In a post on X, Rajaa said every IndiGo flight on these sectors operates at full capacity, yet passengers are confined to smaller ATR planes, which he described as 'horrendous' and unsuitable for a state that plays a key role in the country's economy. 'These ATRs may suffice for tier-three connectivity, but TN hosts a large volume of business travellers who endure uncomfortable, hot and crowded flights,' he said. Poor air-conditioning, turbulence-prone aircraft, and hard landings have prompted frequent flyers to avoid these services altogether, he added. 'Opening swanky new airports is futile if larger, more stable aircraft are deliberately kept out,' the minister noted. Rajaa termed the practice 'gross negligence and wanton disregard' for travellers, particularly given the high fares, and urged centre and IndiGo to address the issue.
