Delhi-Bengaluru Air India flight grounded after tail strikes runway during landing
An Air India flight from Delhi to Bengaluru was grounded after its tail struck the runway during landing. The airline has initiated a full investigation into the incident, which resulted in the cancellation of a subsequent flight. All passengers and crew disembarked safely, and alternative arrangements are being made for those affected.
- ▪The Air India flight AI2651 experienced a tail-strike during landing on May 21.
- ▪The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has begun an investigation into the incident.
- ▪The grounding of the aircraft led to the cancellation of flight AI2652 from Bengaluru to Delhi.
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- ▪ Delhi-Bengaluru Air India flight suffers tail strike while landing at KIA — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Air India flight suffers tailstrike while landing at Bengaluru airport — Times of India — Top
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Delhi-Bengaluru Air India flight grounded after tail strikes runway during landingAir India also confirmed as a result of the incident, its subsequent flight, AI2652 from Bengaluru to Delhi was cancelled.Published on: May 22, 2026 5:27 AM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link An Air India aircraft from Delhi to Bengaluru had to be grounded after its tail struck the runway while landing at the airport on Thursday.Air India said it is immediately initiating a full investigation into the cause of the incident. (Reuters)Officials in the know of the incident from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said they have begun their investigation into the matter.
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