An IndiGo aircraft operating flight 6E 6542 from Guwahati to Bengaluru experienced an “Abnormal Runway Contact” while landing at Kempegowda International Airport on Sunday amid gusty weather, the airline said.
The aircraft had earlier carried out a go-around during its first approach before making a second attempt to land. During the subsequent landing, the aircraft’s rear section came into contact with the runway.
“All customers and crew are safe and have disembarked safely,” IndiGo said in a statement.
The airline said the incident occurred during gusty weather and that all relevant authorities had been informed as part of its standard operating procedures.
The aircraft is now undergoing maintenance checks and will resume operations after securing
the necessary clearances, the airline said.
An alternate aircraft was also arranged for the subsequent Bengaluru-Coimbatore service to avoid disruption to operations.
“As always, safety of our customers and crew is our top priority,” the IndiGo spokesperson said.
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