Air India Flight AI2651 Hits Tail During Landing, Aircraft Grounded For Inspection At Bengaluru

An Air India flight AI2651 from Delhi to Bengaluru suffered a tailstrike during landing at Kempegowda International Airport on Thursday. The aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew disembarked without injuries. The plane has been grounded for a detailed inspection, and a formal investigation will be conducted in coordination with aviation authorities. As a result, the return flight AI2652 was cancelled, with passengers offered alternatives. The airline said its ground teams are assisting affected travellers and reiterated that safety remains its top priority.