Air India Express 737 backtracked along runway as navy fighter took off

An investigation is underway following a significant incursion at Dabolim Airport, revealing critical errors by Air India Express crew members. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft reversed course while a naval fighter was taking off from the adjacent runway. Investigators determined that the flight crew failed to respond appropriately to a ‘hold’ instruction issued by air traffic control. This failure directly led to the backtracking maneuver and subsequently, the near miss incident. Authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding this serious incursion to prevent future occurrences.