New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- 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 Airport and airline officials said the aircraft landed safely and there were no immediate reports of injuries among passengers or crew. Further details on the cause of the incident are awaited.

"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.

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