MUMBAI: A SpiceJet aircraft skidded off the runway on landing at the regional Shirdi airport on Monday, leading to halting of operations at the facility, source said. All the passengers, however, had a providential escape, the source added. The aircraft apparently touched down some 30-40 meters away from the landing spot and veered off the runway, the source explained. The source also said the incident lead to a complete halting of operations at the airport that serves mostly the pilgrims visiting the popular Hindu shrine in the city. Later, a SpiceJet spokesperson confirmed the incident.

Source: Mint April 29, 2019 12:11 UTC