Delhi-Bengaluru Air India flight grounded after tail strikes runway during landing

Officials in the know of the incident from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said they have begun their investigation into the matter. “The operating pilots have been off rostered pending investigation,” one of the officials said.

Air India confirmed the incident and said, “Flight AI2651 operating from Delhi to Bengaluru on 21 May experienced a tail-strike during landing. The aircraft landed safely, and all passengers and crew disembarked normally.”

It further stated, “The aircraft has been grounded for detailed inspection. The incident will be investigated in accordance with established procedures, in coordination with the relevant regulatory authorities.”