An Akasa Air Boeing 737-8 MAX struck its tail during a go-around while approaching Kolkata on 31 October. Flight QP1925, arriving from Ahmedabad, climbed away from its first approach and landed safely on the next attempt at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. All passengers disembarked safely, with no injuries reported. The aircraft remained in Kolkata for inspection after the tail contact was identified following the flight.
The aircraft, registered VT-YAG, made its first approach at about 7:37 a.m. local time and landed at approximately 7:40 a.m., according to media reports. It climbed away before returning to the airport; one report put its altitude during the manoeuvre at about 3,000 feet.
Akasa confirmed the go-around and tail contact, and notified the relevant authorities. The incident is under investigation. The airline has not disclosed the extent of any damage, the findings of the detailed inspection or when the aircraft might return to service. The cause of the tail strike has not been established.