Air India Express flight grounded after it damages runway edge lights during take off accident in Oman
An Air India Express flight was grounded in Oman after damaging runway edge lights during takeoff. The incident resulted in a hydraulic leak and a flat tire, prompting the crew to abort the takeoff. An investigation into the accident is currently underway by Oman’s air accident investigation body.
- ▪The Air India Express Boeing 737-800 was operating from Muscat to Kannur.
- ▪The flight damaged runway edge lights while taking off, mistaking them for the runway.
- ▪The crew aborted the takeoff after hearing a loud noise and receiving an alert in the cockpit.
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An Air India Express Boeing 737-800 operating from Muscat to Kannur was grounded on May 15, 2026, following an accident during takeoff which led to the runway edge lights being damaged at the Oman airport. During take off, the flight aligned with the runway edge lights, treating them as the runway, and damaging them in the process.The incident led to a hydraulic leak and a flat tire, and the crew rejected the take off after hearing a “big bang” and an alert in the cockpit.Oman’s air accident investigation body has reported that the occurrence was rated an accident and is being investigated. The aircraft has been grounded in Muscat for over nine days.
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