An IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft made a safe landing at Mumbai airport on Saturday after its tail scraped the runway during a go-around manoeuvre triggered by poor weather conditions. The airline confirmed that the incident occurred while the aircraft was powering up for a second approach at low altitude.
“It was executing a low-altitude go-around due to unfavourable weather conditions in Mumbai. The tail touched the runway while powering up for the manoeuvre,” an IndiGo spokesperson said. “Thereafter, the aircraft carried out another approach and landed safely.”
Go-around procedures are commonly initiated by pilots when visibility or weather conditions make an immediate landing unsafe. Go-arounds are strictly governed by global aviation safety standards and are routinely practised during pilot training.
Mumbai airport, one of the busiest in the country, frequently experiences congestion and weather-related disruptions during the monsoon months, often forcing incoming flights to divert or reattempt landing.
IndiGo stressed that all safety measures were followed during the incident and that no passengers or crew were harmed.
“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 due to this incident,” the airline said. It added that the aircraft would undergo “necessary checks/repairs and regulatory clearance before resuming operations”.
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