SIA aircraft tail damaged after contacting runway in aborted landing due to wind at Changi Airport
Flight SQ917 aborted landing due to strong winds, causing a tail strike; all 256 passengers and 16 crew disembarked safely, aircraft now under repair.
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Singapore Airlines A350 Grounded After Tail Strike at Changi Airport Amid Strong Winds
SINGAPORE — A widebody aircraft operated by Singapore Airlines has been grounded for repairs after sustaining tail damage during a landing attempt at Singapore Changi Airport, underscoring the operational challenges airlines face during adverse weather conditions and the high safety margins built into modern aviation. The incident occurred on January 24, 2026, when an Airbus A350-900 operating flight SQ917 from Manila to Singapore encountered st…
Singapore Airlines share price slips after A350 tail-strike report; what traders watch next
SINGAPORE, Jan 27, 2026, 15:39 SGT — Regular session Singapore Airlines Ltd (C6L.SI) shares dipped on the Singapore Exchange Tuesday following reports that one of its Airbus A350 aircraft hit its tail while trying to land at Changi Airport. The stock slid roughly 0.5%, trading at S$6.41 compared to the prior close of S$6.44. Over the last year, the share price has fluctuated between S$5.90 and S$7.63. (Investing.com) No injuries were reported, b…
A Singapore Airlines A350 sustained tail-strike damage during aborted landing
A tail struck incident occurred during a go-around at Singapore Changi Airport. SINGAPORE — A Singapore Airlines (SIA) Airbus A350-900 remains grounded at Changi Airport for significant repairs after its tail struck the runway during an aborted landing attempt on Saturday evening. The aircraft, registered as 9V-SHW, was operating flight SQ917 from Manila to Singapore on January 24, 2026. According to flight data and airline officials, the incide…
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