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Akasa Air 737 MAX 8 suffers tail strike at Kolkata after go-around

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An Akasa Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating flight QP 1925 from Ahmedabad struck its tail on the runway at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Oct. 31, 2026, after completing a go-around. The aircraft landed at about 7:40 a.m.; passengers disembarked and no injuries were reported.

Discovered 2026-10-31T15:29:07.661998-07:00 | 2026-10-31T15:29:07.661998-07:00

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  • The tail strike is a safety event involving a 737 MAX 8; the aircraft was grounded, underscoring the potential operational impact of damage inspections and return-to-service decisions.
  • All passengers disembarked after the landing, with no injuries reported. The articles provide no further information about the cause or the aircraft’s status.

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2026-10-31T15:29:07.661998-07:00
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