A Delhi-bound Air India flight from Kochi narrowly averted a major incident when it skidded off the runway during an attempted takeoff on Sunday. The incident occurred after passengers began boarding at 10:15 PM. On board were MP Hibi Eden, his family, and other members of parliament including Anto Antony and JB Mather. Passengers reported a chaotic scene as the aircraft came to a sudden stop. Authorities reported all passengers are safe, investigating a possible engine failure as the cause. The aircraft has been removed from the runway for further inspection.
