An Air India Express plane with 184 people on board from Dubai skidded off.
Air India Plane Crash: At least 15 people were killed after an Air India Express plane with 190 on board from Dubai skidded off the runway and broke in two while landing at Kerala's Kozhikode on Friday amid heavy rain, the police said. Among those killed were the two pilots of Flight IX-1344, authorities said. Four people are still stuck inside, the Kerala Police chief said.
Most on board have been evacuated and at least 112 injured have been taken to hospital, authorities said. There were 174 passengers, 10 Infants, two pilots and four cabin crew members on board the aircraft.
Here are the updates on Kozhikode plane skidding:
In a telephonic conversation with NDTV, Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri said that 16 people have died in the tragic plane crash that took place in Kerala's Khozikode.
In a telephonic conversation with NDTV, Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri said that 16 people have died in the tragic plane crash that took place in Kerala's Khozikode.
"We are in touch with local authorities. State police have reported 11 deaths. Relief teams from Air India & AAI are being immediately dispatched from Delhi & Mumbai. All efforts being made to help passengers. A formal enquiry will be conducted by AAIB," Hardeep Puri tweeted.
Deeply anguished & distressed at the air accident in Kozhikode.
- Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) August 7, 2020
The @FlyWithIX flight number AXB-1344 on its way from Dubai to Kozhikode with 191 persons on board, overshot the runway in rainy conditions & went down 35 ft. into a slope before breaking up into two pieces.
An Air India Express plane with 191 people skidded off the runway while landing at Kerala's Kozhikode on Friday and split into pieces. A pilot has died, said BJP MP KJ Alphons, and many passengers have suffered severe injuries.
All passengers have been evacuated, said Forest Minister K Raju to NDTV.
The incident took place at 7.41 PM. The plane skidded because of heavy rain and hit a wall, splitting into pieces, Mr Raju said.
"It is very serious. Rescue operations are on, first aid is being given at the aerodrome," he said. Read
Wing Commander Deepak Vasant Sathe, one of the two pilots of the Air India Express plane that skidded off the runway while landing and broke into pieces at Kerala's Kozhikode on Friday, is among the 11 who died. Both the pilots of Flight IX 1344 are among the 11 who have died, the police chief of Kerala said. Wing Commander Sathe was a former Indian Air Force pilot who flew planes for Air India before he went on to Air India Express flights. He was an award-winning pilot who was described as very experienced in flying Boeing 737 planes. "He was very professional and was awarded the 58 NDA President Gold Medal. He had been a test pilot for the Air Force," said an officer. Read
A popular global flight tracker website indicates that the Air India Express plane that skidded on the runway at Kerala's Kozhikode tried to land at least twice at the tabletop airport.
Flightradar24, a Swedish firm that shows real-time commercial flight tracking information on a map, indicated that the Boeing 737 NG that came from Dubai with 190 people on board tried to land twice.
Kerala police chief has confirmed to NDTV that atleast 15 people have lost their lives in the tragic plane crash that took place in Kerala's Kozhikode today.
The Kerala police chief has confirmed to NDTV that at least 11 people have died in the tragic plane crash that took place in Kerala's Kozhikode today. Four people are still stuck inside the plane, he said, adding that the rescue efforts are on.
"There's waterlogging everywhere. In fact, the land plane skidded is filled with water. I think we are equipped for it. We will be working as civil aviation directs us," he added.
"Pained by the plane accident in Kozhikode. My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. Spoke to Kerala CM @vijayanpinarayi Ji regarding the situation. Authorities are at the spot, providing all assistance to the affected," PM Modi tweeted.
Pained by the plane accident in Kozhikode. My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. Spoke to Kerala CM @vijayanpinarayi Ji regarding the situation. Authorities are at the spot, providing all assistance to the affected.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2020
"Air India Express Flight No IX 1344 from Dubai to Calicut skidded off the runway.We pray for well being of passengers and crew and will keep you updated as and when we receive further updates.Our helplines 056 546 3903, 0543090572, 0543090572, 0543090575," Indian Embassy in Dubai has tweeted.
Air India Express Flight No IX 1344 from Dubai to Calicut skidded off the runway.We pray for well being of passengers and crew and will keep you updated as and when we receive further updates.Our helplines 056 546 3903, 0543090572, 0543090572, 0543090575 @MOS_MEA@IndembAbuDhabi
- India in Dubai (@cgidubai) August 7, 2020
"Shocked at the devastating news of the plane mishap in Kozhikode. Deepest condolences to the friends and family of those who died in this accident. Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured," Rahul Gandhi tweeted.
Shocked at the devastating news of the plane mishap in Kozhikode. Deepest condolences to the friends and family of those who died in this accident. Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured.
- Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 7, 2020
"Devastating news from Kozhikode, Kerala. I am deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to an accident carrying several passengers on Air India flight. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted.
Devastating news from Kozhikode, Kerala. I am deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to an accident carrying several passengers on Air India flight.
- Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 7, 2020
In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
"Distressed to learn about the tragic accident of Air India Express aircraft in Kozhikode, Kerala. Have instructed NDRF to reach the site at the earliest and assist with the rescue operations," Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted.
"Have instructed Police and Fire Force to take urgent action in the wake of the plane crash at the Kozhikode International airport (CCJ) in Karipur. Have also directed the officials to make necessary arrangements for rescue and medical support," Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan tweeted.
BJP MP KJ Alphons termed the incident as "second tragedy of the day" after 13 people died in state's Idukki in a landslide incident. "Second tragedy of the day in Kerala : Air India Express skids off the run way at Kozhikode, front portion splits , pilot dies and lots of passengers injured . All passengers evacuated. Very lucky the aircraft didn't catch fire," KJ Alphons tweeted.
As reported, the plane didn't catch fire when it landed, that refers that there may be a substantial number of survivors out of the confirmed 184 people who were onboard.
BJP MP KJ Alphons to NDTV: "I am told all passengers have been evacuated."
An Air India Express plane with 191 people on board from Dubai skidded off the runway while landing at Kerala's Kozhikode on Friday. Rescue operations are underway.
First images from the site showed the aircraft completely broken up with debris strewn over the runway and beyond.
The incident took place amid very heavy rainfall in the area around 7:40 pm.
