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Air India plane lands in mud, overshoots runway at Mumbai airport amid heavy rain
An Air India Flight overshot the runway while landing at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Monday (July 21). The AI 2744 flight, an Airbus A320 (VT-TYA), had earlier taken off from Kochi.
The aircraft, landing in heavy rain, experienced a runway excursion due to adverse weather conditions, according to media reports.
It veered slightly off the runway after touchdown.
Three tyres of the aircraft reportedly burst during the incident, with potential engine damage from the suction of debris.
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The aircraft apparently landed in mud but was not stuck there and returned to the runway due to its high speed.
All passengers and crew disembarked safely without injuries after the aircraft taxied to the gate. It has been grounded for inspection.
Air India acknowledged the incident. In a statement, it said, '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. The safety of passengers and crew remains our top priority.'
The CSMIA has also issued the following statement: 'An incoming aircraft from Kochi experienced a runway excursion at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai at 09.27 hours on 21 July 2025. CSMIA's emergency response teams were immediately activated to manage the runway excursion. All passengers and crew are safe. 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. At CSMIA, safety always remains our highest priority.'
The runway has been closed for repairs, and operations have been shifted to a secondary runway.
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