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Mumbai News: A Bangkok–Mumbai IndiGo flight suffered a tail strike at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Saturday morning after pilots attempted a go-around in poor weather conditions. The incident occurred at 3:06 AM when flight 6E 1060, operated by an Airbus A321 Neo, was landing on runway 27.

Officials said the aircraft’s tail scraped the runway while pilots powered up for a go-around at low altitude. The decision was made due to heavy rainfall and unfavourable conditions in the city. Despite the strike, the aircraft returned for another approach and landed safely without any harm to passengers or crew.

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Confirming the incident, 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. Thereafter, the aircraft carried out another approach and landed safely.”

The airline added that the aircraft has been grounded and will undergo all required checks and repairs before returning to service. “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,” the spokesperson said.

Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken note of the incident and will conduct a detailed investigation. “We will be undertaking an investigation on this incident. A formal order will be issued,” a senior DGCA official confirmed. The Hindustan Times report cited Sources as adding that, while the incident was reported to the regulator, it was not initially informed to Air Traffic Control (ATC).

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Airport officials stated that the tail strike did not cause structural damage to the aircraft but left scrapes on the runway surface. They also pointed out that the Airbus A321 has a global history of tail strikes, particularly during bad weather, due to its longer fuselage.

The incident came amid heavy rainfall in Mumbai, which forced several aircraft to abandon landings. At least 14 flights went around between Friday night and Saturday morning, while three were diverted to other airports.