Mumbai’s relentless monsoon showers disrupted air travel on Saturday, an IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft’s tail struck the runway at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport during a go-around attempt in poor weather conditions.
IndiGo confirmed the tail strike and said the aircraft will undergo thorough inspections and repairs before being cleared for service.
“On August 16, 2025, an IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft tail touched the runway while executing a low-altitude go-around due to unfavourable weather conditions in Mumbai. Following standard protocol, the aircraft will go through necessary checks, repairs, and regulatory clearance before resuming operations. At IndiGo, the safety of our customers, crew, and aircraft is our top priority. We are making all efforts to minimise any subsequent impact on our operations due to this incident,” an airline spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next two days. Torrential rain lashed the city and its suburbs, with certain pockets receiving over 200 mm in the early hours of Saturday. The downpour left several low-lying areas waterlogged and disrupted the movement of local trains, further adding to the city’s woes.
