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Air India Express flight lands safely at Trichy after mid-air snag

Air India Express flight lands safely at Trichy after mid-air snag

An Air India Express Sharjah-bound flight from Tiruchirappalli experienced a mid-air technical glitch shortly after takeoff on Friday, forcing the plane to circle multiple times in the sky to reduce fuel and weight before landing safely, according to the airline's spokesperson.
The flight, which took off at 5.30 pm from Tiruchirappalli with 141 passengers, landed safely at around 8.15 pm. Immediately after taking off, the aircraft experienced a fault related to hydraulic systems, the landing gear.Flight tracking websites showed the Boeing 737 jet circling at an altitude of 4,400 feet for close to two-and-a-half hours.
'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,' said Air India Express Spokesperson.

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu had asked officials to remain on alert and the aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) was also coordinating. "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," Naidu said in a statement.

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