Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:24pm on 26 Dec 2023,Tuesday India
A MiG-29K fighter jet suffered a tire burst on the taxiway at Goa Airport during Navy's operational hours, prompting a nearly two-hour runway closure. The incident led to the diversion and delays of sixteen flights. The runway reopened after the disabled jet was removed with a crane. No injuries were reported. The Airports Authority of India confirmed the resumption of civil aircraft operations. The MiG-29K squadron operates from Goa's INS Hansa naval base, sharing the runway with the civilian airport. The closure affected afternoon flights, with one diverted to Mopa International Airport.
