Air India Flight Crash: 16 Dead, Several Injured; All Passengers Taken Out Of Debris

Air India Express Crash: In a tragic incident, an Air India Express flight with as many as 191 passengers on board en route from Dubai skidded off the runway while landing at Karipur Airport, Kozhikode on Friday evening. "Dubai-Kozhikode Air India flight (IX-1344) skidded during landing at Karipur Airport at around 7.45 pm today," Kondotty Police informed.Initial reports suggest that both the pilots of the aircraft have died while several other onboard are feared dead. It is also being said that the Air India Express flight veered off the runway after overshooting and fuselsge split into two parts.Check HIGHLIGHTS of Air India Express plane crash:

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Air India Express Crash Live Updates: In a tragic incident, an Air India Express flight with as many as 191 passengers on board en route from Dubai skidded off the runway while landing at Karipur Airport, Kozhikode on Friday evening.As per reports, the Air India Express flight was about to land at Kerala’s Kozhikode when the incident happened."Dubai-Kozhikode Air India flight (IX-1344) skidded during landing at Karipur Airport at around 7.45 pm today," Kondotty Police informed.The Air India flight (IX-1344) from Dubai, carrying 174 passengers, skidded during landing at Karipur Airport in Kozhikode (Kerala) today. There were 6 crew members onboard, including two pilots, Air India Express said in an official statement.Initial reports suggest that both the pilots of the aircraft have died while several other onboard are feared dead.Reports of injuries have also came to light while rescue operation is underway. It is also being said that the Air India Express flight veered off the runway after overshooting and fuselsge split into two parts."Air India Express AXB1344, B737 Dubai to Calicut, person on board 191, visibility 2000 meter, heavy rain, after landing Runway 10, continue running to the end of the runway and fell down in the valley and broke down into two pieces," Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in an official statement.As per sources, the plane landed at the airport amid heavy rain and after landing at Runway 10, it continued running until the end of the runway and fell down in the valley and broke into two pieces.Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Friday night to rush to the spot at Kerala's Kozhikode."Distressed to learn about the tragic accident of Air India Express aircraft in Kozhikode, Kerala. "Have instructed NDRF to reach the site at the earliest and assist with the rescue operations," Shah tweeted.(This is a developing story. Further details are awaited.)

07/08/2020 23:39:54

"Devastating news from Kozhikode, Kerala. I am deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to an accident carrying several passengers on Air India flight. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted.

07/08/2020 23:19:48

"Devastating news from Kozhikode, Kerala. I am deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to an accident carrying several passengers on Air India flight. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted.

07/08/2020 23:19:02

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'

07/08/2020 23:14:27

The mishap occurred at 1941 hrs.No fire was reported at the time of landing, an AIE statement said. A DGCA staetmentsaid after landing at Runway 10, the plane continued running till the end of the runway and fell into the valley and broke into two portions. Fire and Rescue teams of two districts-- Kozhikode and Malappuram have been engaged.

07/08/2020 23:00:51

The mishap occurred at 1941 hrs.No fire was reported at the time of landing, an AIE statement said. A DGCA staetmentsaid after landing at Runway 10, the plane continued running till the end of the runway and fell into the valley and broke into two portions. Fire and Rescue teams of two districts-- Kozhikode and Malappuram have been engaged.

07/08/2020 22:56:14

An urgent meeting called of Civil Aviation Ministry is underway at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan. DGCA Director-General & officials of the ministry, Airport Authority of India & Air India Express are in the meeting.




A Dubai-Kozhikode Air India Express flight fell down into the valley after landing at Runway 10 of Karipur Airport & broke down in two pieces. There were 191 people on board. Visibility was 2000 meter at the time of landing: Directorate General of Civil Aviation




The Dubai-Kozhikode aircraft was at full speed while landing at the Karipur Airport & overshot the runway: Directorate General of Civil Aviation to ANI

07/08/2020 22:33:20

An urgent meeting called of Civil Aviation Ministry is underway at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan. DGCA Director-General & officials of the ministry, Airport Authority of India & Air India Express are in the meeting.




A Dubai-Kozhikode Air India Express flight fell down into the valley after landing at Runway 10 of Karipur Airport & broke down in two pieces. There were 191 people on board. Visibility was 2000 meter at the time of landing: Directorate General of Civil Aviation




The Dubai-Kozhikode aircraft was at full speed while landing at the Karipur Airport & overshot the runway: Directorate General of Civil Aviation to ANI

07/08/2020 22:31:59

As per DGCA, as many as 170 people have been rescued safely from the Air India Express flight which crashed on Friday evening. 113 people have been admitted to hospital, NDRF DG said while speaking to ABP News.

07/08/2020 22:19:50

BREAKING | As per claims, as many as 10 people have died in the Air India Express plane crash including pilot and the co-pilot.

07/08/2020 22:14:11

BREAKING | As per claims, as many as 10 people have died in the Air India Express plane crash including pilot and the co-pilot.

07/08/2020 22:00:13

Aviation Ministry says there were 174 passengers, 10 Infants, 2 Pilots and 5 cabin crew on board aircraft. A DGCA statementsaid the AIEAXB1344, B737 Dubai-Calicut with 191 people on board met with the mishap.

07/08/2020 21:56:01

Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi posted a message on Facebook saying: "While information is awaited from the authorities on casualties and injuries to the passengers, I pray that all the passengers have survived this terrible ordeal. My thoughts are with the crew, the passengers and their families and friends at this time."

07/08/2020 21:55:38

Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi posted a message on Facebook saying: "While information is awaited from the authorities on casualties and injuries to the passengers, I pray that all the passengers have survived this terrible ordeal. My thoughts are with the crew, the passengers and their families and friends at this time."

07/08/2020 21:55:16

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has directed Local Self Government Minister A.C. Moideen to rush to the accident site. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi have expressed their shock over the Air India Express mishap on Friday night.

07/08/2020 21:54:43

According to information received here, the passengers sitting in the front row have been seriously injured. The condition of 12 passengers who were brought to a private hospital is reported to be serious.

07/08/2020 21:54:11

According to information received here, the passengers sitting in the front row have been seriously injured. The condition of 12 passengers who were brought to a private hospital is reported to be serious.

07/08/2020 21:53:07

About 40 ambulances have reached the accident spot and are taking the passengers to various hospitals in Kozhikode and Malappuram. According to information received here, the passengers sitting in the front row have been seriously injured.

07/08/2020 21:52:48

n Air India Express flight arriving from Dubai skidded off the runway on Friday night and following the impact the aircraft middle portion was wide open. The incident occurred at around 8.20 p.m. and despite the aircraft getting seriously damaged in the impact, there was no fire.