Oct 11, 2024 07:58 PM IST
Sharjah-bound Air India flight develops snag, full emergency declared at Trichy airport
An Air India flight bound for Sharjah declared a mid-air emergency over Tiruchirappalli on Friday evening reportedly after experiencing a hydraulic system failure. The flight, IX613, has been hovering over the Trichy airspace for the past hour as the crew works to safely land the aircraft, reported India Today.
The pilot reported the issue to Trichy airport authorities, prompting a full emergency to be declared.
The Trichy airport director said that the pilot had alerted ground control about the hydraulic failure, a system vital for controlling key functions such as the landing gear, brakes, and flaps, according to India Today.
Local authorities have assured there is no immediate cause for concern.
“It is currently circling around the airspace to empty the fuel. As a precautionary measure, we have kept ambulances and rescue teams on standby,” India Today quoted the District Collector as saying.
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