Delhi-Bengaluru Air India flight suffers tail strike while landing at KIA
An Air India flight experienced a tail strike while landing at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. The aircraft landed safely, and all passengers and crew disembarked without injury. The incident led to the cancellation of the return flight, with alternative arrangements being made for affected passengers.
- ▪Flight AI2651 from Delhi to Bengaluru suffered a tail strike during landing.
- ▪The aircraft was grounded for a detailed inspection after landing safely.
- ▪Air India is investigating the incident and has cancelled the return flight AI2652.
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An Air India flight suffered a tail strike while landing at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on Thursday.Flight AI2651, operating from Delhi to Bengaluru, experienced a tail strike during landing. Airline officials said that the aircraft landed safely following which all passengers and crew disembarked. The incident occurred at around 11 a.m.The aircraft was grounded for detailed inspection at KIA, and as a result, the return flight AI2652 from Bengaluru to Delhi was cancelled.Air India said that the incident will be investigated in accordance with established procedures in coordination with the relevant regulatory authorities.“Air India regrets the inconvenience caused.
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