An IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft’s tail scraped the runway while powering up for a go-around maneuver at low altitude due to bad weather in Mumbai on Saturday, the airline said.
The go-around manoeuvre is a common practice that pilots use when landing conditions are suboptimal. It allows them to adjust and attempt a different approach angle for a safer landing. Thereafter, the aircraft executed another landing approach and landed safely.
IndiGo Spokesperson says, "On August 16, 2025, an IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft tail touched the runway while executing a low-altitude go-around due to unfavourable weather conditions in Mumbai. Thereafter, the aircraft carried out another approach and landed safely. Following the… pic.twitter.com/hw2JWlJAvr
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An IndiGo spokesperson said, “On August 16, 2025, an IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft’s tail touched the runway while executing a low-altitude go-around due to unfavourable weather conditions in Mumbai. Thereafter, the aircraft carried out another approach and landed safely.”
The airline added that it is following all safety protocols and that the aircraft will undergo all necessary checks, repairs, and regulatory clearances before resuming operations.
