The rear of the Indigo aircraft A321 (VT-H) collided with the runway during landing in Mumbai on Saturday (August 16, 2025) amid heavy rains. Actually this aircraft was flying from Bangkok as 6E 1060. When the back part of the aircraft collided, the pilot canceled the landing.

After that, in the second attempt, the aircraft was landed at 3 am. This has happened for the seventh time in two years, when the previous part of the Indigo A321 aircraft has collided at the time of landing. DGCA has raised this issue before the airline.

Indigo spokesperson gave this information

According to an IndiGo official, on August 16, 2025, due to bad weather conditions in Mumbai, the rear part of the Indigo Airlines A321 aircraft collided with the runway while flying at a low altitude. After this, the aircraft took another flight and securely landed.

The official said that keeping in mind all the protocols, now the aircraft will be well investigated, only then it will be able to get approval for the flight. IndiGo’s first priority is the protection of its passengers, crew and aircraft. Indigo will try his best to reduce the effects caused by this incident.

IndiGo was fined 30 lakhs

Let us know that in July 2023, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation had fined IndiGo for 4 such tail strike incidents within 6 months. During the investigation, the team found deficiencies in the operation, training process and technical process.

According to the Skybrary website, the tail strike occurs when the back of an airplane comes in contact with the runway during takeoff or landing. Most of the incidents of tail strikes occur during landing, in which most of the pilot’s fault is considered. However, bad weather, strong winds further increase the possibility of this incident.

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Indigo flight bird hit: Indigo flight number 6E 5009 going from Patna to Delhi had to return to Patna on 9 July 2025 after the flight due to bird strike. An Indigo spokesman said that the flight has been canceled for the day due to security check and necessary repair.

According to media reports, IndiGo Airlines flight (6E 5009) flying from Patna’s Jai Prakash Narayan International Airport to Delhi on Wednesday morning fell victim to bird hit. There were 169 passengers on the flight. Soon after the accident, the aircraft was safely taken back to Patna Airport. Patna Airport Director Krishna Mohan Nehra confirmed that all passengers are safe.

Bird hit as soon as flying
The aircraft left Patna at 8:42 am, but collided with the bird soon after flying. Due to security reasons, the pilot immediately landed the aircraft back to Patna Airport. An airline official said that the aircraft has been grounded and alternative arrangements have been made for passengers. The officer gave this information on the condition of anonymity.

Rising activity of birds from butchers
Birds activity has increased due to the butchers located in Phulwari Sharif area near Patna Airport. The Airport Authority of India has warned the state government about this threat several times, but has not been resolved.

Patna Airport included 11 sensitive airports in the country
Patna Airport is counted among the 11 most sensitive airports in the country. The reason for this is the small runway and the surrounding obstacles. The Bihar government has requested the central government to send a team that can evaluate these obstacles and suggest solutions. In June, Bihar Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena wrote a letter in this regard to the Civil Aviation Ministry, but so far no response has been received from the Center.