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The minister also said the crew followed all safety protocols, ensuring the well-being of every passenger during the emergency. (Representative/PTI File Photo)
The plane, carrying 141 people, suffered a hydraulic failure soon after take-off and circled Trichy for nearly two and a half hours before landing safely at the Trichy airport
Aviation regulator DGCA will conduct a thorough inspection of the Air India Express aircraft that suffered a hydraulic failure during a flight from Trichy to Sharjah on Friday to ascertain the cause of the fault.
The plane, carrying 141 people, suffered a hydraulic failure soon after take-off and circled Trichy for nearly two and a half hours before landing safely at the Trichy airport.
In a statement, Civil Aviation Minister K. Ramohan Naidu said the airport and emergency teams responded quickly and effectively after a full emergency was declared at 6:05 p.m.
The flight landed at 2015 hours.
“The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been instructed to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the aircraft to determine the exact cause of the hydraulic problem.
“In the meantime, Air India Express has been advised to provide all necessary assistance to the passengers, including alternative arrangements for their onward journey,” Naidu said.
The minister also said that the crew followed all safety protocols, ensuring the well-being of every passenger during the emergency.
“Following the hydraulic failure reported on Air India Express flight AXB 613 from Trichy to Sharjah with 141 people on board, we are relieved that the aircraft has landed safely at Trichy airport,” he added.
