Private jet veers off runway in Mumbai causing more than 100 flight delays

Mumbai Airport experienced more than 100 flight delays and several cancellations after a private jet veered off the runway when landing Thursday evening.

A Learjet 45, operated by New Delhi-based charter company VSR Aviation, was involved in a “runway excursion” at 5:08 p.m. after flying in from Vizag, according to a Ministry of Civil Aviation spokesperson. There were no casualties among the six passengers and two crew on board, the spokesperson said.

The runway was closed for almost two hours and reopened after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation gave clearance following safety checks, a representative for the airport said.