A private jet skids off the runway at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai this evening, September 14. The incident occurred at approximately 5 pm.
In an official statement, Mumbai Airport authorities said: "M/s VSR Ventures Learjet 45 aircraft VT-DBL operating flight from Vizag to Mumbai with 6 passengers and 2 crew members on board, veered off the runway at Mumbai International Airport."
Moreover, there are no casualties. CSMIA’s airside team is on-ground to assist with the clearance on-site, the statement further added.
According to reports, the visibility was 700 meters with heavy rain when the aircraft was landing. Soon, all traffic at the airport was stopped immediately after the plane crash.
However, runway is now open for operations post Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) clearance at 6:47 pm after all safety checks were conducted.
Officials further added, "CSMIA promptly responded to the situation with support from multiple stakeholders. Exemplary timely response from Regulatory bodies, Airports Authority of India-ATC, CISF, Airside Operations, Aerodrome Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) team, MIAL Medical Team, Ground Handling Agencies and Mumbai Fire Brigade ensured swift execution of rescue operations resulting in zero casualties, securing the airside with immediate removal of debris and safeguarding the well-being of all passengers and restoration of normal operations in peak hours."
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