An IndiGo aircraft suffered a tail strike while landing at Chennai airport on Saturday, March 8. The Airbus A321 has been grounded for necessary repairs and will resume operations only after receiving clearance. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has begun an investigation into the incident. A tail strike occurs when the aircraft’s tail or empennage makes contact with the ground during take-off or landing. Such incidents can potentially damage the fuselage and require thorough inspection before the aircraft is deemed fit to fly again. Between January and June 2023, the airline reported four tail strikes. These incidents had prompted the DGCA to conduct a special audit. The audit identified \”systemic deficiencies\” in Indi go’s operational and training procedures, leading to a Rs 30 lakh fine imposed on the airline in July 2023. In response to these incidents, Indigo had implemented measures to enhance safety protocols, including revising training programmes and operational guidelines. No injuries were reported.