Mumbai: An Air India flight from Kochi to Mumbai veered off the runway while landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Monday morning, reportedly due to intense rainfall in the city.
Tyres burst, engine may be damaged
Flight AI 2744, an A320 aircraft (VT-TYA), landed at 09:27 AM and shortly after touchdown, veered off the runway. Preliminary reports suggest the poor weather led to the incident. Sources said three tyres burst during landing, and there may be damage to the engine. Despite the mishap, the aircraft was able to taxi safely to the terminal. All passengers and crew disembarked without injury.
Heavy rain caused runway excursion: Air India
In a statement, Air India said: “Flight AI2744, operating from Kochi to Mumbai on 21 July 2025, experienced heavy rain during landing, resulting in a runway excursion. The aircraft taxied safely to the gate, and all passengers and crew have since disembarked. The aircraft has been grounded for checks. Passenger and crew safety remains our top priority.”
Mumbai Airport activates emergency response
CSMIA’s emergency teams were activated immediately. A spokesperson for the airport said: “An incoming aircraft from Kochi experienced a runway excursion at 09:27 hours. All passengers and crew are safe. Minor damage has been reported to Runway 09/27. Operations have shifted to Secondary Runway 14/32 to maintain continuity. At CSMIA, safety always remains our highest priority.”
Runway repairs underway
Runway 09/27, the airport’s main runway, is undergoing inspection and repairs. Until then, flights will operate via the secondary runway to minimise delays.