Air India flight overshoots runway at Mumbai airport

MUMBAI: An Air India Express flight overshot the runway today while landing at Mumbai airport. However, all passengers were safe and there was no damage to either the aircraft or the runway, the airline said in a statement.

Soon after the incident, engineers of Air India Express were rushed to the spot to inspect the aircraft.

"Air India Express flight IX 213 from Vijaywada to Mumbai, landed & came to halt deep into the runway at 2:51 pm, overshooting the runway. Now Air India Express Engineering team is inspecting the aircraft at Mumbai airport. All passengers are safe," reported ANI quoting Air India Express CEO KS Sunder.


Though there is no official confirmation about the reason why plane overshot the runway, slippery condition of the runway due to rains may be the reason behind the incident.

Mumbai has been reeling under heavy rains for last few days.