Narrow Escape For Prominent Passengers in Shimla Airport Mishap

An aircraft carrying over 30 passengers, including Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, overshot the landing at Jubbarhatti Airport in Shimla. The plane crossed the runway, impacting the edge studs, with technical inspections underway. Agnihotri highlighted the small runway's challenges, contributing to the incident.

A commercial aircraft, with more than 30 individuals onboard, including high-profile passengers such as Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and Director General of Police Atul Verma, had a mishap while landing at Shimla's Jubbarhatti Airport on Monday morning.

The aircraft exceeded the runway parameters and collided with edge studs as it attempted to stop. According to accounts from eyewitnesses at the scene, the aircraft lifted off from Delhi following routine checks.

Engineers are currently assessing the aircraft for potential technical faults, as confirmed by airport authorities. The narrow runway has been cited by Mukesh Agnihotri as a potential factor contributing to the landing complications.

(With inputs from agencies.)