NEDUMBASSERY: The passengers and crew on-board of Air India Express Flight IX 394 from Kuwait -Kochi - Kozhikdoe had a providential escape as the flight, which developed some technical snag before landing in Kochi International Airport, made an emergency landing at about 10.15 am on Thursday. The flight crew had sought permission of the Air Traffic Control (ATC) in Kochi for a full course emergency landing as the malfunctioning of hydraulic system was noted. The ATC alerted the CIAL to provide all arrangement for a safe landing and the airport operators swung into action. Fire and Safety personnel of CIAL and nearby fire stations took position to meet any eventuality. Ambulance service from nearby hospitals also rushed to the airport. Amid all arrangements, the AI flight IX 394 landed safely in Kochi Airport. But, the flight abruptly stopped while moving to the bay to off load the passengers. The passengers, about 62 on board, were allowed to alight from the aircraft onto the tarmac. Passengers to Kozhikode were given road conveyance. The flight is expected to resume journey on Friday.
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