Air India Express 737 Involved in Accident at Muscat Airport

MUSCAT, Oman — Air India Express flight IX711 was involved in an accident at Muscat International Airport on May 15, 2026, with no fatalities reported.

The Boeing 737-800 aircraft, registered VT-AXR, sustained unknown damage during the incident while operating the route from Kannur International Airport to Muscat. All passengers and crew remained safe.

According to ADS-B tracking data, the aircraft landed on runway 08L at 15:41 UTC. The event has been classified as an accident by aviation safety authorities, though specific details about the cause remain undisclosed.

Weather conditions at the time showed clear skies with temperatures around 33 degrees Celsius, indicating meteorological factors were likely not a contributing factor.

The aircraft has remained on the ground at Muscat International Airport since the incident occurred. Air India Express has not yet released a detailed public statement regarding the circumstances of the accident.

The Aviation Safety Network has documented the occurrence, listing zero fatalities. Local authorities and the airline continue their investigation into the incident.