Moments before takeoff, Air India flight AI2403, scheduled to journey from Delhi to Kolkata, was halted on Monday. The pilots decided to stop the aircraft according to standard operating procedures (SOP) after noticing a technical issue during the takeoff roll on the runway.
What did Air India say?
Air India released a statement confirming that the flight encountered a technical snag during the takeoff roll, leading to its halt before departure. The flight is rescheduled to depart later in the evening. All passengers were safely deplaned and are being provided with extensive assistance by Air India's ground staff.
An Air India spokesperson expressed, 'We apologize for the inconvenience caused to passengers due to this sudden issue. At Air India, passenger safety and well-being are our highest priorities.'
Slide off the runway at Mumbai Airport during landing
Earlier today, another significant incident was averted at Mumbai Airport. Amid heavy rains, Air India flight AI-2744 arriving from Kochi slid off the runway. The A320 aircraft landed at 9:27 AM on runway 27, but after touchdown, it veered 16–17 meters off the runway. The aircraft entered the unpaved area, but the pilot expertly controlled it back onto the taxiway, bringing it safely to the gate.
