Air India Flight from Delhi Experiences Tail Strike During Bengaluru Landing
Air India Delhi flight suffers tail strike on Bengaluru landing, DGCA grounds jet

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An Air India flight from Delhi to Bengaluru experienced a tail strike upon landing at Kempegowda International Airport on Thursday, affecting 181 passengers. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has grounded the aircraft and initiated an investigation, while Air India is making alternative arrangements for affected passengers.
- 01The Airbus A321 aircraft had 181 passengers onboard and landed safely despite the tail strike.
- 02The return flight to Delhi was cancelled following the incident.
- 03Air India is coordinating with regulatory authorities for the investigation and has provided assistance to affected passengers.
- 04The pilots have been off-rostered pending the outcome of the investigation.
- 05This incident follows a series of tail strikes involving other airlines, including IndiGo, which faced penalties from the DGCA.
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On Thursday, an Air India flight operating from Delhi to Bengaluru encountered a tail strike while landing at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The Airbus A321 aircraft, carrying 181 passengers, landed safely, and all individuals onboard disembarked without incident. However, the return flight to Delhi was cancelled as a precautionary measure. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has grounded the aircraft and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tail strike. An Air India spokesperson stated that the investigation will follow established procedures in coordination with relevant regulatory authorities. They also noted that alternative arrangements are being made for affected passengers, with ground teams in Bengaluru providing necessary assistance. The airline expressed regret for the inconvenience caused, emphasizing that passenger safety remains their highest priority. In light of the incident, the pilots have been off-rostered while the investigation is underway. This incident is part of a broader concern regarding tail strikes in the Indian aviation sector, as the IndiGo airline faced similar issues last year, leading to regulatory scrutiny and penalties from the DGCA.
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The incident may lead to increased scrutiny of flight safety protocols and procedures within the Indian aviation sector.
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