Created Thursday, May 21st 2026 16:56Z, last updated Friday, Jun 19th 2026 16:55Z
An Air India Airbus A321-200N, registration VT-TVF performing flight
AI-2651 from Delhi to Bangalore (India) with 179 people on board, was about to land on Bangalore's runway 27L when the crew initiated a go around, however, the aircraft's tail contacted the runway surface. The aircraft climbed out to safety, positioned for another approach and landed without further incident about 15 minutes after the go around. There were no injuries.
The return flight was cancelled, the aircraft is still on the ground in Bangalore (standing Jun 19th 2026).
The airline reported the aircraft encountered wake turbulence and encountered a tail strike on landing in Bangalore.
On Jun 19th 2026 India's AAIB reported they have opened an investigation into the occurrence stating: "While landing at Bengaluru, the aircraft carried out a go around during which it was involved in a tail strike. The aircraft then landed safely and turned to the parking Bay. Later, the PIC and airline engineering team confirmed about the tail strike."
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