Investigation under way into accident at Riyadh airport

Saudi aviation security authorities have begun an investigation into an incident involving  an Indian carrier at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Friday. 

As per an announcement issued by the Air Investigation Bureau, a Jet Airways flight headed for Mumbai carrying 151 travelers and crewmembers on load up slid off the runway amid departure Friday morning. 

“The initial investigation indicated that the Boeing 737-800 aircraft veered off the runway abruptly during takeoff, sparking a minor fire in the engine,” the bureau said in a statement.

“Rescue teams along with firefighting personnel immediately plunged into action and evacuated all passengers safely without any casualties," it said. 

The Jet Airways flight 9W523 on Friday was dropped following the episode. The travelers were suited on elective flights to achieve Mumbai the following day. 

Stream Airways affirmed the episode and said its groups giving full collaboration to the nearby experts in the examination as the wellbeing of the travelers and team are of foremost significance to any carrier. 

The aircraft said a portion of the travelers were permitted to go home while others were furnished with hotel office near the air terminal. 

Jet Airways said the airline's operations across the network, including services from and to Riyadh, remained unaffected.

In any case, a few travelers complained of difficulties after they were lodged in a local hotel.