An Air India Express Flight AXB 613 made an emergency landing after it experienced technical failure on Friday evening. The flight was bound for Sharjah, UAE and had taken off from Trichy Airport. But shortly after the take-off, it faced a technical snag caused by a hydraulic failure. The flight hovered for over two hours before landing at Tiruchirappalli Airport.
The flight landed safely even after mid-air crisis. It carried 140 passengers on board and had taken off from Trichy airport for Sharjah at 5.43 pm. It landed at the airport after 8 pm.
Seeing the situation, more than 20 Ambulances and fire tenders were placed beforehand at the airport to make sure that no big accident occurs.
As per the Trichy airport director, the pilot alerted about the technical failure prompted by hydraulic failure.
#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 big… pic.twitter.com/rEiF6mSZz2
— ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2024
Aircraft hydraulic failure is defined as a critical situation that can pose serious safety risks to the aircraft’s operation. It occurs when there is problem in aircraft’s flight control, landing gear operation, and functions such as brakes, spoilers, and thrust reversers.
Civil Aviation Ministry Takes Cognizance
Ministry of Civil Aviation also took cognizance of the situation and posted about the safe landing of the aircraft. The Ministry wrote, “Following the hydraulic failure reported on Air India Express flight AXB 613, operating 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.”
It said that emergency teams were quick enough to respond and work effectively after full emergency was declared at 18:05 pm.
It further informed that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been instructed to conduct a thorough examination of the aircraft to determine the exact cause of the hydraulic issue. Air India Express has been also advised to provide all necessary assistance to the passengers, including alternate arrangements for their onward journey.
Official Statement by Honourable Minister of Civil Aviation, Sh. Ram Mohan Naidu Ji, on the Safe Emergency Landing of Air India Express Flight AXB-613.@RamMNK pic.twitter.com/ZdW4O4omdc
— MoCA_GoI (@MoCA_GoI) October 11, 2024
However, the Airline had denied the reports of emergency landing and said, “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,” as reported by ANI.
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