Kolkata: An Akasa Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft suffered a tail strike while landing at Kolkata airport on Saturday morning. The incident involved flight QP 1925, which was operating from Ahmedabad to Kolkata. The aircraft landed at around 7:40 am after carrying out a go-around during its approach. All passengers disembarked safely, and no injuries were reported.

Source: PTI via The Daily Jagran

"A post-flight inspection found that the aircraft's tail section had come in contact with the ground. In line with established protocols, the relevant authorities have been informed, and the matter is under investigation," Akasa Air said in a statement quoted by news agency PTI. The airline confirmed that all passengers had safely disembarked following the landing.

Source: PTI via The Daily Jagran

A go-around is a standard aviation procedure in which a pilot discontinues an approach and takes the aircraft back into the air before attempting another landing. Although the aircraft landed safely, the tail contact was identified only during the post-flight inspection. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 has been parked at Kolkata airport for a detailed technical inspection, according to sources cited in the reports. The total number of passengers on board the flight has not been ascertained.

The relevant authorities have been informed and an investigation into the incident is underway. The aircraft will remain parked while the technical inspection is completed, the reports said.