Air India plane from Kochi overshoots runway while landing in Mumbai airport, passengers safe
MUMBAI, INDIA, JUL 21 – Three tyres burst and the engine was damaged in the runway excursion during heavy monsoon rain, with all 133 passengers and crew disembarking safely, officials said.
- On July 21, 2025, Air India flight AI2744 from Kochi to Mumbai overshot runway 09/27 at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport during heavy rain.
- The overshoot resulted from heavy rain causing a runway excursion shortly after touchdown, leading to minor damage to the airport's primary runway 09/27.
- The aircraft, an Airbus A320, taxied safely to the gate; all passengers and crew disembarked without reported injuries, while the underside of one engine was damaged.
- Airport officials activated secondary runway 14/32 to keep operations running smoothly, while aviation regulatory authorities grounded the aircraft to conduct safety inspections and review the incident.
- The incident highlighted the importance of safety measures during adverse weather, as confirmed by officials who stated passenger and crew safety remains the top priority.
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