52-year-old Air hostess falls out of plane

A 52-year-old flight attendant fell out of an Air India plane while trying to close its door on Monday, the airline said, reportedly breaking her leg when she landed on the tarmac.

The accident occurred at Mumbai's international airport as the crew were getting ready to welcome passengers aboard the New Delhi-bound flight.

The cabin crew member fell off while closing the back door of the Boeing 777 and sustained injuries on Monday morning, Mr Pravin Bhatnagar, a senior manager at Air India, told AFP.

She is receiving treatment in hospital. An investigation will be carried out to determine the exact cause of the incident.

Indian media reports said the woman, a 52-year-old, was conscious, but had leg fractures.

Debt-laden Air India has been hit by a string of technical glitches and other embarrassing incidents, including staff turning up late for flights, over the years.