An Air India flight from Delhi to Bengaluru experienced a tail-strike during landing on Thursday, the airline said, reported the ANI.
The aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew disembarked without any injury.
The incident involved flight AI2651, which was arriving in Bengaluru when the rear part of the aircraft reportedly touched the runway during landing. A tail-strike occurs when the tail of an aircraft makes contact with the ground during take-off or landing.
Following the landing, Air India cancelled the return flight AI2652 from Bengaluru to Delhi as a precautionary measure.
The airline said alternative arrangements were being made for affected passengers, according to the ANI.
Aircraft grounded for inspection
The aircraft has been grounded for detailed technical inspection.
Air India said the incident will be investigated in line with standard safety procedures and in coordination with aviation regulators.
Ground staff in Bengaluru have been deployed to assist passengers affected by the cancellation.
An Air India spokesperson says, “Flight AI2651 operating from Delhi to Bengaluru on 21 May experienced a tail-strike during landing. The aircraft landed safely, and all passengers and crew disembarked normally. The aircraft has been grounded for detailed inspection. The incident… pic.twitter.com/6q0elZhVI6
— ANI (@ANI) May 21, 2026
Safety remains top priority: Air India
In a statement, the airline said that the safety of passengers and crew remains its highest priority. It also expressed regret over the inconvenience caused due to the disruption.
Further details are expected after the completion of the investigation.
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(with ANI and PTI inputs)