Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/15/2026
Level
Accident
CategoryObstacle Strike
Flight PhaseTakeoff
Technical Issue Details
•Boeing 737-8HG (VT-AXR) was lining up for a nighttime takeoff on runway 26L from taxiway E7.
•The incident occurred on flight IX712 bound for Kannur International Airport.
•The flight crew mistakenly aligned the aircraft with the right-hand runway edge lights instead of the centerline.
•During the takeoff roll, the aircraft struck and destroyed several edge lights, resulting in a loud bang and a master caution warning in the cockpit.
Outcome / Handling
•The crew rejected the takeoff and brought the aircraft to a stop on the runway.
•The aircraft was disabled on the runway with a flat tire, a hydraulic leak in System A, and potential engine damage from debris ingestion.
•All passengers and crew members disembarked safely onto the runway and were transported back to the terminal.
•No injuries were reported.
Current Status
•The Oman Transport Safety Bureau (OTSB) has officially classified the event as an accident and launched a formal investigation.
•An accredited representative from India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is participating in the OTSB-led probe.
•Both flight deck crew members have been derostered pending the outcome of the investigation.
•The aircraft remains grounded at Muscat since the incident.
•No preliminary report has been published as of the date this record was created.
Flight Information
Flight NumberIX712
Departure Runway26L (MCT)
Involved AirlineAir India Express
Involved FlightIX712
Replacement AircraftVT-TGH
Delay Duration13 hours