An Akasa Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft suffered a tail strike while landing at Kolkata airport on Saturday morning. The incident involved flight QP 1925, which was operating from Ahmedabad to Kolkata.
The aircraft landed at around 7:40 am after carrying out a go-around during its approach. All passengers disembarked safely, and no injuries were reported.
What Happened During Landing?
According to the airline, flight QP 1925 was instructed to perform a go-around before making a safe landing at Kolkata Airport.
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A go-around is a standard aviation procedure in which a pilot discontinues an approach and takes the aircraft back into the air before attempting another landing.
Although the aircraft landed safely, the issue was identified during a subsequent inspection.
What Did Akasa Air Say?
"A post-flight inspection found that the aircraft's tail section had come in contact with the ground. In line with established protocols, the relevant authorities have been informed, and the matter is under investigation," PTI quoted Akasa Air’s statement.
The airline confirmed that all passengers had safely disembarked following the landing.
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 has been parked at Kolkata airport for a detailed technical inspection, according to sources.
The total number of passengers on board the flight has not been ascertained. The relevant authorities have been informed, and an investigation into the incident is underway.