Air India plane drama as jet veers off runway during landing in Mumbai
All passengers and crew members have since disembarked, the airline said, without saying whether anyone was injured.
Flight AI2744 had flown from Cochin International Airport in southern Kerala state to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai.
Mumbai airport said in a statement there were 'minor damages reported to the airport's primary runway' due to what it described as a 'runway excursion', and a secondary runway had been activated to ensure operational continuity.
Air India flight AI2744, an Airbus A320-251N, temporarily veers off the runway during landing at Mumbai International Airport damaging its engine cowling and several tyres.There was heavy rainfall at the time of the incident.All passengers were reported safe and deboarded the… pic.twitter.com/ZyumwQo4mo
— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) July 21, 2025
The Airbus A320 has been grounded for checks, Air India added.
A Times of India report said three of the aircraft's tyres had burst after the landing. TV footage from NDTV and India Today showed the outer casing of the engine damaged, with some apparent cracks.
Air India has come under intense scrutiny after a Boeing 787 Dreamliner headed for London Gatwick crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad last month, killing 260 people.
This article is being updated.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Bus accident in eastern India kills at least 5 pilgrims
NEW DELHI (AP) — A bus carrying Hindu pilgrims collided with a transport truck in eastern India when the bus driver fell asleep, killing at least five people and injuring about two dozen, authorities said Some of the injured admitted to local hospitals early Tuesday are in critical condition, government official Naman Priyesh Lakra said. The bus driver dozed off while driving the pilgrims, who were returning from the popular temple town of Deoghar, about 268 kilometers (167 miles) from the state capital Ranchi, Lakra said. Nishikant Dubey, a Jharkhand state lawmaker in the lower house of parliament, said in a social media post that 18 people died in the accident without disclosing the source of the information. He was not immediately available for a comment. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to families of the victims and a wish for a fast recovery by the injured in a social media post. Deoghar is a major site for Hindu devotees in Jharkhand state and home to one of India's 12 shrines to Shiva, a powerful Hindu god. The town attracts tens of thousands of visitors daily during the holy month of Shravan, which is dedicated to Shiva and normally falls between July and August. Solve the daily Crossword
Associated Press
6 hours ago
- Associated Press
Bus accident in eastern India kills at least 5 pilgrims
NEW DELHI (AP) — A bus carrying Hindu pilgrims collided with a transport truck in eastern India when the bus driver fell asleep, killing at least five people and injuring about two dozen, authorities said Some of the injured admitted to local hospitals early Tuesday are in critical condition, government official Naman Priyesh Lakra said. The bus driver dozed off while driving the pilgrims, who were returning from the popular temple town of Deoghar, about 268 kilometers (167 miles) from the state capital Ranchi, Lakra said. Nishikant Dubey, a Jharkhand state lawmaker in the lower house of parliament, said in a social media post that 18 people died in the accident without disclosing the source of the information. He was not immediately available for a comment. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to families of the victims and a wish for a fast recovery by the injured in a social media post. Deoghar is a major site for Hindu devotees in Jharkhand state and home to one of India's 12 shrines to Shiva, a powerful Hindu god. The town attracts tens of thousands of visitors daily during the holy month of Shravan, which is dedicated to Shiva and normally falls between July and August.
Skift
9 hours ago
- Skift
Cómo la India se ha convertido en uno de los mercados de viajes de negocios de más rápido crecimiento
Key Points India has become one of the fastest-growing business travel markets, with spending projected to recover to pre-Covid levels and reach new highs. Major Indian travel companies are expanding their corporate travel offerings, with new partnerships and products aimed at capturing the booming segment. Recent industry developments include MakeMyTrip's push towards a superapp model, new airline and hotel partnerships, and regional tourism and outbound initiatives targeting Indian travelers. Summary India is emerging as a top business travel market, with spending expected to fully recover and continue strong growth, supported by travel companies like Yatra and MakeMyTrip increasingly focusing on corporate offerings. Strategic partnerships, such as Oyo joining Yatra's platform and airline-hotel collaborations, are enhancing service and inventory for both business and leisure travelers. The market is also seeing new outbound campaigns, like Taiwan's golf tourism push, expanded airline fleets, and increased regional cooperation with ASEAN countries to drive tourism and address challenges like connectivity and niche travel demands.
