Air India plane from Kochi overshoots runway at Mumbai airport
The incident took place at 0927 hrs. The CSMIA's emergency response teams were immediately activated to manage the runway excursion.
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.'
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