An IndiGo flight experienced a tail strike while the aircraft was landing at the Ranchi airport, officials said on Saturday.

The incident occurred at around 7.30 pm on Friday when the Bhubaneswar- Ranchi flight was making its final approach to the runway with nearly 70 passengers on board, they added.

“The tail of the aircraft touched the runway during landing. Passengers experienced a sudden jolt. However, they were all safe and unharmed,” Ranchi airport Director Vinod Kumar told PTI .

Aircraft ineligible for takeoff

The plane was grounded following the incident after checks found it to be technically ineligible for takeoff, he said.

“Its next departure from Ranchi to Bhubaneswar was cancelled. Some passengers cancelled their journey, while some rescheduled their travel. Some pas

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