An Air India Express flight going from Tiruchirappalli to Sharjah has landed safely at the Tiruchirappalli airport after facing a hydraulic failure. The flight, which was scheduled to go to Sharjah, had 141 passengers aboard. Several ambulances and rescue services were rushed to the airport to prepare for any emergency.
The flight was in the air for over two hours and landed safely at 8:14 pm at Trichy Airport. All passengers aboard are safe.
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#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Air India Express Flight IX 613's Pilot Iqrom Rifadly Fahmi Zainal and Co-pilot Maitryee Shrikrishna Shitole leave from Tiruchirapalli airport.
ā ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2024
The Air India Express Flight IX 613 from Tiruchirapalli to Sharjah, which faced a technical problem (Hydraulicā¦ pic.twitter.com/96VUimNxiH
Airport, Emergency Teams Responded Swift. Appreciate Their Coordination": Aviation Minister
"Following the hydraulic failure reported on Air India Express flight AXB 613 from Trichy to Sharjah, with 141 people on board, we are relieved that the aircraft has landed safely at Trichy airport. The crew followed all safety protocols, ensuring the well-being of every passenger during the emergency," Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said.
"The airport and emergency teams responded swiftly and effectively after a full emergency was declared at 6:05. We appreciate their prompt coordination in preparing for the landing of the aircraft," Mr Naidu said.
The aviation minister said the DGCA has been directed to conduct a thorough examination of the aircraft to ascertain the exact cause of the hydraulic problem. In the meantime, Air India Express has been advised to provide all necessary assistance to the passengers, including alternative arrangements for onward travel.
Air India Express Spokerperson Says Cause Of Snag Will Be "Investigated"
Air India Express statement-
"We are aware of media reports related to an Air India Express flight operating on the Tiruchirappalli - Sharjah route. We would like to clarify that no emergency was declared by the operating crew. After reporting a technical snag, the aircraft circled multiple times in the designated area as an abundant precaution, to reduce fuel and weight considering the runway length, before making a safe precautionary landing. The cause of the snag will be duly investigated. In the interim, an alternative aircraft is being arranged for the onward journey of our guests.
We regret the inconvenience and reiterate our commitment to prioritising safety in every aspect of our operations."
Air India Express Flight Hydraulic Failure Live:
The Air India Express flight was granted permission for a belly landing after facing hydraulic failure mid-air. However, the flight made a successful normal landing.
The pilot was in constant touch with the Air Traffic Control (ATC), which had advised a belly landing.
An internal investigation has reportedly been launched into the incident. The aviation regulatory body, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, has also been informed.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin Congratulates Captain And Crew For Safe Landing
I am heartened to hear that the #AirIndiaExpress flight has landed safely. Upon receiving news of the landing gear issue, I immediately coordinated an emergency meeting with officials over the phone and instructed them to implement all necessary safety measures, includingā¦
ā M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) October 11, 2024
Air India Express Flight Hydraulic Failure Live:
A video of the Air India Express flight landing at Trichy airporrt shows the landing gear engaged properly.
Air India Express Flight Hydraulic Failure Live:
Over 20 ambulances and fire engines were rushed to the Trichy airport to prepare for any emergency.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Air India flight from Trichy to Sharjah faced a technical problem (Hydraulic failure) and is rounding in air space to decrease the fuel before landing at Trichy airport. More than 20 Ambulances and fire tenders are placed at the airport to make sure no bigā¦ pic.twitter.com/rEiF6mSZz2
ā ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2024
Air India Express Flight Hydraulic Failure Live:
The flight took off around 5:40 pm as per schedule but suffered mid-air hydraulic failure and the landing gear faced issues during retraction after take off. The flight hovered south of Trichy for over two hours, burning fuel to prepare for a precautionary landing, a procedure followed by pilots in such scenarios.
The Boeing 737-8 aircraft landed safely at 8:14 pm after hovering near Trichy.
Air India Express Flight Hydraulic Failure Live:
The Air India Express flight landed safely at 8:14 pm. All passengers aboard are safe.
Air India Express Flight Hydraulic Failure Live:
The Air India Express flight was in the air for over two hours. The passengers clapped after the safe landing. The pilot's quick and good judgement made the safe landing possible.
Air India Express Flight Hydraulic Failure Live:
The Air India Express flight, with 144 passenger aboard, lands safely at Tiruchirappalli
airport after facing hydraulic failure.
Air India Express Flight Hydraulic Failure Live:
The AXB 613 flight may make emergency landing by 8:30 pm.
Air India Express Flight Hydraulic Failure Live:
Fire and rescue services and ambulances are on standby at the Trichy airport as it prepares for emergency landing.
Air India Express Hydraulic Failure Live:
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has asked all officials to remain alert.
Air India Express Hydraulic Failure Live:
#IX613 has been holding since shortly after take off from Tiruchirappalli nearly 2 hours ago due to a technical issue. https://t.co/gKNFelP9t9
ā Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) October 11, 2024
METAR at TRZ is also currently reporting low visibility. pic.twitter.com/wgZmlHmFxv
