US EditionSafety Scare: IndiGo Plane's Tail Strikes Runway While Go-Around During Landing at Mumbai Amid Incessant Rains
The tail contact occurred during a low-altitude go-around triggered by poor weather, with the aircraft landing safely after additional checks, airline said.
- On August 16, 2025, an IndiGo A321 experienced a tail strike as its tail made contact with the runway during a low-level go-around maneuver at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport amid heavy rainfall.
- The go-around resulted from poor weather conditions, including heavy rainfall exceeding 200 mm and poor visibility, which also caused flooding and transport disruption in Mumbai.
- After safely landing on the second attempt without any injuries, the aircraft was withdrawn from service to undergo thorough inspections, necessary maintenance, and obtain the required approvals before it can return to active duty.
- IndiGo, operating over 2,200 daily flights with a fleet of 400+ aircraft, stated safety remains its top priority and is taking all efforts to minimize operational impact following this latest tailstrike incident.
- India's civil aviation regulator has initiated an investigation following IndiGo's report of four tailstrike incidents within six months, which previously resulted in a Rs 30 lakh fine in 2023, underscoring increased attention on the airline's pilot training and maintenance procedures.
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Yes PunjabIndiGo aircraft's tail touches runway at Mumbai Airport
Mumbai: An IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft’s tail touched the runway amid bad weather, as it powered up for a low-altitude go-around manoeuvre in Mumbai on Saturday, according to the airline. Instead of attempting to land in less-than-ideal conditions, airline pilots frequently opt for a go-around. “On August 16, 2025, an IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft tail touched the runway while executing a low-altitude go-around due to unfavourable weather conditio…
An IndiGo spokesperson said that the plane then took another approach and landed safely. The spokesperson said that as per the standard protocol, the plane will be put back into operation only after inspection/repair and regulatory permission is granted.
IndiGo A321 aircraft's tail touches runway amid bad weather at Mumbai airport, airline confirms safe landing
An IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft operating a flight from Bangkok to Mumbai experienced a tail strike on August 16 while executing a low-altitude go-around at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport due to unfavourable weather conditions. According to the airline, during the manoeuvre, the aircraft’s tail touched the runway. However, on the second attempt, the flight landed safely, and all passengers and crew were unharmed. Airline issues…
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