IndiGo Flight Suffers Tail Strike During Landing at Ranchi Airport, Passengers Safe

An IndiGo flight from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi suffered a tail strike during landing. All 70 passengers were safe. The plane was grounded, next flight canceled, and some passengers rescheduled or sent by road.

Post Published By: Karan Sharma

Updated : 13 December 2025, 4:32 PM IST

IndiGo Flight Suffers Tail Strike at Ranchi Airport

Bhubaneswar: An IndiGo flight suffered a tail strike during landing at Ranchi airport on Friday evening (December 12, 2025). The incident occurred around 7:30 PM when the flight, arriving from Bhubaneswar, was carrying approximately 70 passengers.

What is a tail strike?

Ranchi Airport Director Vinod Kumar explained that the tail of the aircraft touched the runway, causing a sudden jolt. However, all passengers were safe and unharmed. It was a technical incident, and there were no casualties.

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Aircraft Grounded

Following the incident, the aircraft was deemed technically unfit for flight and was grounded. This resulted in the cancellation of the subsequent flight from Ranchi to Bhubaneswar.

Passenger Situation

Some passengers canceled their travel plans, while others rescheduled. Some passengers were transported to Bhubaneswar by road. Authorities stated that the situation was under control and ensured the safety of all passengers.

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Future Actions

The aircraft will only be allowed to fly again after a thorough technical inspection. The airline and airport authorities are taking necessary steps to prevent such incidents and ensure passenger safety.

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