IndiGo faced another runway-safety incident on Sunday when an Airbus A321 operating flight 6E 6542 from Guwahati to Bengaluru suffered a tail strike during a second landing attempt at Kempegowda International Airport. The aircraft landed safely after an initial go-around, and all passengers and crew disembarked without injury.
The aircraft encountered gusty weather during the approach, and the event has been described by the airline as abnormal runway contact. It has been removed from service for maintenance inspections and will return only after the required clearances are obtained. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has opened an investigation into the incident.
Reports differ on the aircraft registration, with some identifying it as VT-NHP and others as VT-IBH, so that detail remains unconfirmed. The event adds to scrutiny of IndiGo’s A321 family operations, particularly around landing technique and handling in challenging weather conditions.