Near Miss at Jubbarhatti: Plane Overshoots Runway with VIPs Onboard

An aircraft carrying over 30 passengers, including key political figures, overshot the runway at Jubbarhatti Airport. Engineers are investigating potential technical glitches while discussions with the Civil Aviation Ministry are underway. The airport, known for its challenging landscape, experienced emergency measures during the landing.

An aircraft carrying over 30 passengers, including Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and Director General of Police Atul Verma, overshot the runway at Jubbarhatti Airport on Monday morning, sources confirm.

The plane, which had departed from Delhi, missed its intended landing spot and ended up crossing the runway, ultimately hitting the studs along the airstrip edge. As engineers survey the aircraft for possible technical malfunctions, witnesses describe the tense moments leading up to the event.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu pledged to discuss the situation with the Civil Aviation Minister. Jubbarhatti Airport, known for its challenging tabletop runway, continues to pose risks, with the flight from Dharamshala cancelled subsequent to the incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)