By NNN-PTI,
Mumbai : An American chartered aircraft with 205 passengers, including US marines on board, was forced to land at Mumbai airport Sunday for alleged violation of the Indian airspace.
The plane was on its way from Fujiriah in the UAE to Bangkok, a Mumbai International Airport Limited spokesperson said.
“A US aircraft with 205 passengers, including its crew and US troops on board was made to land in Mumbai while overflying Indian airspace as there was some confusion about its call sign,” he said.
The aircraft landed at Mumbai airport at 0752 hours and has been parked at a remote bay, he said, adding all passengers are on board the plane.
Giving details of the incident, IAF spokesperson Wing Commander T K Singha told PTI in Delhi that the aircraft is a US military chartered Boeing 767 plane belonging to North American Airlines.
The US said it was in touch with relevant officials to resolve the issue of the American chartered aircraft being forced to land at Mumbai airport for alleged violation of the Indian airspace.
“We are aware of the situation, and are in touch with relevant officials to resolve this issue, which is a routine matter,” a US embassy spokesperson said here.