A SpiceJet aircraft on Monday skidded off the runway on landing at the regional Shirdi airport, leading to halting of operations at the facility.
The aircraft apparently touched down some 30-40 meters away from the landing spot and veered off the runway.
A SpiceJet aircraft on Monday skidded off the runway on landing at the regional Shirdi airport, leading to halting of operations at the facility.
All the passengers, however, had a providential escape, the source added. The number of passengers is not known immediately.
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.
Passengers are being deplaned through the normal procedure, the spokesperson added.
More details are awaited.
(PTI)