IndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third Landing

An IndiGo Airbus A321neo operating from Delhi to Gorakhpur has been grounded after suffering a tail impact during its landing approach. Flight 6E 2381 carried out two go-arounds before landing safely on the third attempt at around 3:43 pm. All passengers and crew members were safe. During a post-flight inspection, scratches were found around the APU inlet in the aircraft's rear section. The aircraft is undergoing maintenance and remains grounded pending technical and regulatory clearance. We also explain what a tail impact is and how the aircraft's Auxiliary Power Unit works. Watch