Nagpur: An IndiGo Mumbai-Nagpur flight 6E-203 suffered a tail strike while landing at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Nagpur Airport here, on April 14. Airlines said that no injuries were reported in the incident.
“On April 14, 2023, Flight 6E 203, from Mumbai to Nagpur had a tail strike while landing. The aircraft was declared grounded at Nagpur airport for evaluation and repairs. The incident is being investigated in detail,” IndiGo said in a statement.
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A tail strike occurs when the tail or empennage of an aircraft strikes the ground or another fixed object during take-off or landing.
Another IndiGo flight suffered a tail strike in January 2023, leading to the aircraft’s grounding.
A tail strike in a plane is usually a rare occurrence and can lead to unpleasant incidents if not dealt with carefully.
