A domestic flight operated by SpiceJet scraped the tarmac when it landed in Delhi on Wednesday afternoon, triggering panic among passengers and an inquiry from the country’s aviation regulator. Tailstrike can occur during landing and take-off if the aircraft is angled too steeply, causing the fuselage to come in contact with the ground. The damaged portion of the Bombardier Q400 aircraft. (HT photo)A SpiceJet spokesperson confirmed the incident and said none of the passengers were injured. Delhi and its surrounding areas have been enveloped in a toxic haze originating from crop fires, reducing visibility to mere metres.

Source: Hindustan Times November 09, 2017 04:18 UTC