An IndiGo aircraft was grounded after suffering a tail strike while landing at Gorakhpur airport in Uttar Pradesh, according to multiple news reports.

Key facts

  • The incident involved an IndiGo aircraft landing in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
  • The aircraft was identified in reports as an A320neo.
  • The plane suffered a tail strike, also described as its belly scraping the runway.
  • The aircraft was grounded after damage was found.

What happened

Reports from The Hindu, India Today, CNBC TV18 and PTC News said the IndiGo plane suffered a tail impact during landing at Gorakhpur airport. The aircraft’s underside made contact with the runway, leading to damage that was later detected.

Aircraft grounded

Following the incident, the aircraft was taken out of service and grounded. CNBC TV18 reported that the damage was found after the tail strike involving the A320neo.

Why it matters

Tail strikes are closely watched in aviation because they can affect the rear section of an aircraft and require inspection before the plane returns to service. In this case, the available reports confirm the grounding but do not provide further details on injuries, flight number, or the extent of repairs.