IndiGo Flight Suffers Tail Strike During Second Landing Attempt at Bengaluru Airport
An IndiGo Airbus A321 flight from Guwahati to Bengaluru experienced a tail strike during its second landing attempt at Kempegowda International Airport amid gusty weather conditions. The aircraft aborted its initial approach and landed safely on the second try. All passengers and crew disembarked without injury. The aircraft has been grounded for maintenance checks, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into the incident. IndiGo has informed relevant authorities and will resume operations after necessary clearances.
First-hand measurement across 8 sources
We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: deccanherald, businessstandard, ndtv, mint, thehindu, timesnow, moneycontrol, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 27 Sept, 04:16 pm. Other outlets followed.