IndiGo plane hits runway on take-off, continues flight

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which is the main aviation regulator, is investigating a tail strike incident involving a Bengaluru-bound plane, that occurred on September 9. The incident occurred with an IndiGo A321 aircraft, which was operating a flight from Delhi to Bengaluru. It has been grounded in the Karnataka capital for maintenance following the incident, according to news agency PTI.

IndiGo has acknowledged the incident in a statement, confirming that the aircraft will undergo necessary repairs before being returned to service.(PTI)

A senior DGCA official spoke to reporters on the matter and confirmed that the flight crew involved in the incident has been de-rostered as part of the ongoing investigation. The incident is under investigation, and authorities are reviewing all relevant data, the official told the agency.