An Air India Express Boeing 737-800 operating from Muscat to Kannur was grounded on May 15, 2026, following an accident during takeoff which led to the runway edge lights being damaged at the Oman airport. During take off, the flight aligned with the runway edge lights, treating them as the runway, and damaging them in the process.
The incident led to a hydraulic leak and a flat tire, and the crew rejected the take off after hearing a “big bang” and an alert in the cockpit.
Oman’s air accident investigation body has reported that the occurrence was rated an accident and is being investigated. The aircraft has been grounded in Muscat for over nine days.