Bengaluru-bound IndiGo plane suffers tail strike incident; DGCA begins probe, derosters flight crew

The DGCA is investigating a tail strike incident involving an IndiGo A321 aircraft on September 9, with the flight crew derostered.

Published on: Sep 18, 2024, 13:07:08 IST

By Yamini C S

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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)

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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.

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IndiGo has acknowledged the incident in a statement, confirming that the aircraft will undergo necessary repairs before being returned to service. "The aircraft is currently under maintenance and will be back in operation post necessary repairs. The incident is under investigation," the airline said, as quoted in the report.

In a separate development, Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) is taking steps to promote the Kannada language in collaboration with the Kannada Sahitya Parishat (KSP). KSP members have urged the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), the operator of the airport, to make flight announcements in Kannada, including those for international flights. This initiative aims to celebrate and preserve local culture, enhancing the travel experience for Kannada-speaking passengers.

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"BLR Airport will use digital media to…engage with passengers through on-ground activities to promote the Kannada language,” a statement from the BIAL said. Further updates on the investigation and repairs are expected in the coming days.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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