PUNE: Flight operations at Pune Airport resumed on Saturday morning after an overnight suspension triggered by an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft that suffered an undercarriage failure while landing and became stuck on the runway, officials said.
The incident took place late on Friday at around 10:25 P.M., when the technical snag rendered the runway completely unusable, forcing authorities to halt all flight movements temporarily. Despite the disruption, officials confirmed that the crew on board the aircraft remained safe and no injuries were reported in the incident.
Following the disruption, repair and clearance work was undertaken on priority through the night to restore normalcy. After ensuring all safety protocols, departure flights resumed from 7:30 A.M. on Saturday, while arrival operations recommenced from 8:00 A.M., officials added.
Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol also addressed the situation, confirming the incident through a social media post. He noted that air traffic in Pune is "expected to gradually return to normal over the course of the day."
The Indian Air Force had earlier stated that the runway at Pune airport was temporarily unavailable following the incident involving one of its aircraft, adding that restoration efforts were already underway.