An IndiGo Airbus A321neo arriving from Bangkok suffered a tail strike during a go around in Mumbai on 16 August 2025.
IndiGo flight 6E1060, operated by an Airbus A321neo, was conducting a landing to runway 27 Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM).
The flight was a scheduled service inbound from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
IndiGo 6E1060 Bangkok-Mumbai
During the approach, flight crew initiated a go around procedure and the aircraft’s tail contacted the runway surface.
Flight crew continued the climb and repositioning the aircraft for a second approach attempt. The aircraft subsequently landed without further incident on runway 27 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Following the incident, the airline confirmed that flight crew had initiated a go around due to the existence of unfavourable weather conditions.
Thunderstorms accompanied by rain showers and heavy rain periods were noted during the flight time of arrival in Mumbai.
Flight & Aircraft Data
Flight data shows that flight 6E1060 had departed from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport at 12:12 AM local time on 16 August.
Following the departure, the flight had proceeded normally, climbing to flight level FL360 for the westerly service to Mumbai.
On arrival in the Mumbai area, the flight entered a holding procedure at FL170 briefly; possibly due to weather conditions at Mumbai airport.
Following the holding procedure, and approach was conducted to runway 27. The go around was then conducted at low altitude, resulting in a tail strike during the procedure.
The aircraft was then repositioned for a second approach attempt.
The aircraft conducting the 6E1060 service from Bangkok was an Airbus A321neo, registered VT-ICM. This is a 0.8 year old narrow body aircraft belonging to the carrier IndiGo.
It has been in operational service with the airline since its initial delivery from the factory in November 2024.
IndiGo has a history of tail strike incidents, particularly with its Airbus A321 aircraft, which are more prone to such incidents due to their longer fuselage compared to the A320.
In total, IndiGo has reported at least eight tail strike incidents since 2023, with ongoing investigations by the DGCA and AAIB to address recurring issues. The airline has taken steps to mitigate risks, but the frequency of incidents has drawn regulatory scrutiny.