Foreign object on runway forces flight to abort landing at KIA - The HinduPublished - October 18, 2026 09:38 pm IST - BengaluruAn Air India Express flight from Goa had to abort landing at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) and make a turnaround on Saturday.According to sources, the flight, which was scheduled to land at 8.10 p.m. at the KIA, was asked by the Air Traffic Control (ATC) to make a turnaround after noticing a foreign object on the runway.“The ATC officials noticed a foreign object on the runway and asked the pilots of the flight to make a turnaround. After a few minutes the aircraft made a safe landing at the airport,” the sources said.The officials did not specify whether the foreign object sighted on the runway was an animal.Published - October 18, 2026 09:38 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }