MUMBAI" An Air India flight from Kochi had a runway excursion on landing at Mumbai airport on Monday.

"The flight, AI2744, had left the Kochi airport with 175 passengers at 7.43 a.m. It encountered heavy rain at the time of landing at Mumbai airport, resulting in a runway excursion after touchdown," an Air India spokesperson said.

The aircraft taxied safely to the gate, and all passengers and crew members have since disembarked. The aircraft has been grounded for checks.

"Flight AI2744, operating from Kochi to Mumbai on July 21, 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 spokesperson said in a statement.

Sources said a team from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is assessing the situation.

"The aircraft has been grounded for checks. The safety of passengers and crew remains our top priority," the spokesperson said.