IndiGo A321 suffers tail strike in Bengaluru

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NEW DELHI: In yet another instance of an IndiGo Airbus A321 tail strike, an aircraft (VT-NHP) operating a Guwahati-Bengaluru flight Sunday suffered one while going around at its destination.

Flight 6E 6542 aborted landing in its first approach. While making an ascent, it suffered a tail strike. The aircraft landed safely in its second attempt. DGCA has launched a probe.
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An IndiGo spokesperson said the flight experienced "abnormal runway contact" while landing during gusty weather at Kempegowda International Airport, adding, "All customers and crew are safe... All relevant authorities were info-rmed and the aircraft is undergoing maintenance checks."