Mumbai: A video of an Air India aircraft safely landing amid heavy rain and strong winds in Mumbai has gone viral on social media.
The footage highlights the exceptional skill and composure of Captain Neeraj Sethi, who managed to bring the plane down safely on the runway despite extremely challenging conditions.
#Mumbai airport landing in midst of heavy rains. #MumbaiRains Hats off to Captain Mr. Neeraj Sethi for landing safely with less visibility. @airindia VT-TNC pic.twitter.com/khvJTSWnv7
— 🇮🇳 Vidyasagar Jagadeesan🇮🇳 (@jvidyasagar) August 19, 2025
Social media users have widely praised the pilot’s courage and expertise, hailing him as a “true hero.”
However, the video has also triggered a new debate. Some users questioned how the video was recorded in the first place, raising concerns that passengers might not have kept their phones in flight mode. Many criticized passengers for filming during such a critical moment instead of focusing on safety instructions.
One user commented, “I salute the pilot’s skill, but why wasn’t the passenger’s phone in flight mode? This could have been dangerous.” Another added, “Why not wait until the aircraft comes to a complete stop? Turning on phones or disabling flight mode is a violation of safety rules.”
The video clearly shows the aircraft making a smooth touchdown on the runway despite heavy rain and low visibility. Passengers themselves appeared surprised at how steady the landing was under such difficult circumstances.
