SpiceJet Aircraft Loses Outer Wheel During Takeoff For Mumbai, Later Found On Kandla Runway

On September 12, 2025, a SpiceJet Q400 flying from Kandla to Mumbai lost an outer wheel during takeoff.

Upon arrival, the plane landed smoothly and taxied to the terminal under its own power. All passengers disembarked safely, and no injuries were reported.

Source : X

A SpiceJet Q400 aircraft operating on the Kandla–Mumbai route made a safe landing on Thursday after one of its outer wheels was discovered detached on the runway shortly after take-off. According to a SpiceJet spokesperson, the aircraft continued its scheduled journey to Mumbai without any mid-air complications. Upon arrival, the plane landed smoothly and taxied to the terminal under its own power. All passengers disembarked safely, and no injuries were reported.

The flight from Kandla made an emergency landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) at 3:51 pm on September 12, 2025, following the reported technical issue.

Authorities declared a full emergency as a precaution. The aircraft landed safely on Runway 27. Normal airport operations resumed shortly thereafter, a CSMIA spokesperson confirmed, as per ANI.

Airport staff at Kandla alerted authorities after spotting the wheel on the runway soon after the plane’s departure. 

On September 12, an outer wheel of a SpiceJet Q400 aircraft operating from Kandla to Mumbai was found at the runway after take-off. The aircraft continued its journey to Mumbai and landed safely. Following a smooth landing, the aircraft taxied to the terminal under its own power,…

— ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2025