Air India flight veers off runway during touchdown in Mumbai, engine damaged

Mangalore Today News Network

Mumbai, July 21, 2025: In a freak mishap, an Air India aircraft experienced a runway excursion at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport in Mumbai on Monday.

The aircraft arrived from Kochi and no injuries were reported to the passengers or crew members. 

The incident took place at 0927 hrs.

The CSMIA’s emergency response teams were immediately activated to manage the runway excursion.

“There are minor damages reported to the airport’s primary runway - 09/27. In order to ensure continuity of operations, the secondary runway 14/32 - has been activated,” it said.

A statement from the airlines read, "Flight AI2744 operating from Kochi to Mumbai on 21 July 2025, experienced heavy rain during landing, resulting in a runway excursion after touchdown. The aircraft taxied safely to the gate, and all passengers and crew members have since disembarked. The aircraft has been grounded for checks."

Further details in the matter are awaited.