Close shave for AI passengers

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.
26/08/11 New Indian Express/IBN Live

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