Nagpur-Bound IndiGo Flight Suffers Tail Strike During Landing, No Injuries Reported; Airline Says Incident Is Being Investigated
"On 14th April 2023, flight 6E 203, from Mumbai had a tail strike while landing at Nagpur. The aircraft was declared grounded at Nagpur airport for assessment and repairs. The incident is being investigated in detail," IndiGo said in a statement.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 18: An Indigo flight 6E-203 from Mumbai flight suffered a tail strike during landing at Nagpur airport.
The incident took place on April 14 as flight 6E 203 was on course to Nagpur from Mumbai. Delhi-Bound IndiGo Flight Diverted to Ahmedabad Due to Bird Hit in Surat: DGCA.
"On 14th April 2023, flight 6E 203, from Mumbai had a tail strike while landing at Nagpur. The aircraft was declared grounded at Nagpur airport for assessment and repairs. The incident is being investigated in detail," IndiGo said in a statement.
No injuries were reported in the incident, the airlines said. Delhi-Bound IndiGo Flight Returns to Mumbai Airport After Bird Hit.
A tail strike occurs when the tail or empennage of an aircraft hits the ground or any other stationary object during take-off or landing.
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