Air Mauritius: A New 'Tail-Strike' at Plaine-Corail Raises Concerns

A statement released by Air Mauritius yesterday aimed to reassure the public. The national airline provided clarifications regarding flight MK 209 on October 2, an ATR 72-500 that had to perform a "go-around"—a missed approach—during its final descent to Rodrigues. Air Mauritius confirmed that there was a "minor tail-strike" (light contact) during the incident.