Akasa Air 737 MAX suffers tail strike during Kolkata go-around

An Akasa Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 struck its tail on the runway during a go-around at Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) on 31 October 2026, according to AeroTime. The aircraft, operating flight QP1925 from Ahmedabad, climbed away, flew another approach and landed safely. No injuries were reported.

What happened

AeroTime reports that the Boeing 737-8 MAX, registered VT-YAG, was approaching runway 19L at around 7.37am local time (2.07am UTC) when the flight crew began a go-around. The tail made contact with the runway during that manoeuvre.

The aircraft climbed to approximately 3,000 feet and joined the circuit for a second approach. According to AeroTime, it landed about 20 minutes after the go-around.

Akasa Air confirmed that the crew discontinued the first approach and landed safely on the second attempt. The tail strike was found during a post-flight inspection, AeroTime says.

Aircraft and investigation

The aircraft remained at Kolkata for a detailed inspection. Akasa Air said it had notified the relevant authorities and that the incident was under investigation. The airline has not disclosed the extent of the damage or when the aircraft will return to service.

AeroTime gives the following details about VT-YAG:

• Manufacturer's serial number 43924, line number 7665.
• Built in 2019, first flown on 5 August that year and delivered to Akasa Air in November 2022, making it just over seven years old.
• Powered by two CFM International LEAP-1B engines.
• Originally intended for South Korea's Eastar Jet, which did not take it up before it went to Akasa Air.

What this means for travellers

The flight itself landed safely and no injuries were reported, so passengers on QP1925 were not harmed according to the available reporting. The sources do not say whether any Akasa Air flights have been cancelled or delayed because VT-YAG is out of service, and the airline has not given a return-to-service timeline. Passengers booked with Akasa Air should check their flight status with the airline, particularly on routes involving Kolkata. The cause of the go-around has not been stated.

Sources: AeroTime