Air India Express flight diverted to Kochi after landing gear snag, all 160 safe

Airlines said the baggage reconciliation process is underway.

The aircraft landed safely with no injuries, and passengers were taken to Kozhikode by road.An Air India Express flight carrying 160 passengers was diverted to Kochi after suspected tyre damage during its Jeddah–Kozhikode journey. (File Photo)

An Air India Express flight from Jeddah to Kozhikode made an emergency landing in Cochin International Airport due to a technical issue involving the right main landing gear and tyre failure.

A spokesperson of the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) said that it successfully facilitated the safe emergency landing of Air India Express flight IX 398 from Jeddah to Kozhikode, carrying 160 passengers, diverted to Kochi because of the technical issue.
A CIAL spokesperson said the aircraft landed safely at 09:07 am under full emergency conditions.

“All emergency services were activated in advance, and there were no injuries reported among passengers or crew. Post-landing inspection confirmed that both right-side tyres had burst. Runway inspection is going on,” said the spokesperson.

Airlines said the baggage reconciliation process is underway. “Once it is completed, passengers will be shifted to Calicut by road. It said the suspected damage to the aircraft’s tyre likely caused by a foreign object on the runway at Jeddah airport.

Shaju Philip is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, where he leads the publication's coverage from Kerala. With over 25 years of experience in mainstream journalism, he is one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political, religious, and developmental landscape of South India. Expertise, Experience, and Authority Decades of Regional Specialization: Shaju has spent more than two decades documenting the "Kerala Model" of development, its complex communal dynamics, and its high-stakes political environment. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive reporting portfolio includes: Political & Governance Analysis: In-depth tracking of the LDF and UDF coalitions, the growth of the BJP in the state, and the intricate workings of the Kerala administration. Crime & Investigative Journalism: Noted for his coverage of high-profile cases such as the gold smuggling probe, political killings, and the state’s counter-terrorism efforts regarding radicalization modules. Crisis Management: He has led ground-level reporting during major regional crises, including the devastating 2018 floods, the Nipah virus outbreaks, and the Covid-19 pandemic response. ... Read More

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