Akasa Air flight QP1925, a Boeing 737-8 MAX registered VT-YAG, was operating from Ahmedabad to Kolkata on October 31, 2026. During its approach to Runway 19L at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport at around 7:37 a.m. local time, the crew initiated a go-around, and the aircraft's tail made contact with the runway during the maneuver.
After the go-around, the aircraft climbed to approximately 3,000 feet before joining the circuit for another approach and landing about 20 minutes later, with no injuries reported. Akasa Air confirmed that the crew discontinued the first approach and landed safely on the second attempt, and said the tail strike was discovered during a post-flight inspection. The airline said it had notified the relevant authorities, that the incident was under investigation, and that the aircraft remained at Kolkata for a detailed inspection, without disclosing the extent of the damage or a timeline for its return to service.