An Air India Express plane from Dubai to Calicut skidded during landing at Karipur Airport, Kozhikode in Kerala, overshot the runway and split into two on Friday evening.
According to reports, at least 16 persons, including a pilot, have been killed and while around 40 persons have been seriously injured.
There were total 174 passengers, including 10 infants and seven crew members, including two pilots, onboard Dubai-Kozhikode Air India flight (IX-1344) that skidded during landing at Karipur Airport around 7.45 pm, Air India Express said.
Malappuram collector has informed that rescue operations at site have been completed. All have been transferred to hospitals in Malappuram & Kozhikode:Kerala CM
Directorate General of Civil Aviation says death toll in the flight crash landing incident is at 16.(Pic source:NDRF) pic.twitter.com/9Y4Jdq4O6d
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Two investigation teams of professionals from Air India, Airports Authority of India and AAIB will leave for Kozhikode at 02.00 hrs and 05.00 hrs. Rescue operations are now complete. Injured being treated at various city hospitals, Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said.
The flight was part of the Vande Bharat programme that has been bringing back Indians from abroad amid the coronavirus pandemic. The incident took place amid very heavy rainfall in the area.
#WATCH Kerala: Dubai-Kozhikode Air India flight (IX-1344) with 190 people onboard skidded during landing at Karipur Airport today. (Video source: Karipur Airport official) pic.twitter.com/PTBPnhtGuT
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#JUSTIN | #Kerala: An Air India Express plane skidded during landing at Karipur Airport, Kozhikode. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/pwalBFlLcD
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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan tweeted helpline numbers providing information about passengers who were on the Air India Express flight.
Airport Control Room – 0483 2719493
Malappuram Collectorate – 0483 2736320
Kozhikode Collectorate – 0495 2376901
Rescue operations are underway. Injured people are being taken to the hospital, reports said. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered a detailed inquiry into the matter.
UAE Consul General of India Helpline numbers regarding INCIDENT INVOLVING AIR INDIA EXPRESS AT KOZHIKODE (CCJ):
056 546 3903, 0543090572, 0543090572, 0543090575— Air India Express (@FlyWithIX) August 7, 2020
The aviation regulator said that a Dubai-Kozhikode Air India Express flight fell down into the valley after landing at Runway 10 of Karipur Airport and broke down in two pieces. There were 191 people on board. Visibility was 2000 meter at the time of landing.
“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 has said.
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior politicians expressed their condolences at this heartbreaking tragedy.
Deeply distressed to hear about the tragic plane crash of Air India Express flight at Kozhikode, Kerala. Spoke to @KeralaGovernor Shri Arif Mohammed Khan and inquired about the situation. Thoughts and prayers with affected passengers, crew members and their families.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 7, 2020
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
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 @narendramodi @JPNadda
— Alphons KJ (@alphonstourism) 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 (@RahulGandhi) 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 @MOS_MEA @IndembAbuDhabi
— India in Dubai (@cgidubai) August 7, 2020
Deeply distressed to hear about the Air India Express tragedy at Kozhikode. Prayers are with the bereaved families and those injured. We are ascertaining further details.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 7, 2020
PM Narendra Modi spoke to #Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on phone about Karipur plane crash. CM informed PM that a team of officials including Kozhikode & Malappuram District Collectors & IG Ashok Yadav have arrived at the airport & participating in the rescue operation: Kerala CMO pic.twitter.com/QBDgcMMLHw
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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 Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) August 7, 2020
Kerala: Visuals from outside Karipur Airport.
State Health Minister KK Shailaja says,’14 dead in Air India Express flight crash landing incident at Kozhikode. Those injured rushed to Kozhikode Medical College & other nearby hospitals. Those admitted are having serious injuries’ pic.twitter.com/JIHuedkUHX
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More details awaited.
We are deeply saddened by the tragedy of Air India Express Flight No IX 1344 at Kozhikode.
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