Breaking News: Air India plane crashes while landing, breaks in two at Karipur Airport in Kozhikode | Updates


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Air India Express plane crash: Air India plane has crashed at Karipur Airport in Kozhikode. The plane was landing at the airport. As per the images at hand, the plane can be seen in severely damaged condition. It was a Dubai-Kozhikode Air India flight number IX-1344. The cockpit and cabin have suffered extensive damage. Deepak Sathe, the pilot of the plane has died in the crash. It was raining heavily at the time of the accident. The runway that the plane was landing on was not too long. There were 191 people on-board including the flight crew.The crash took place between 7:30 and 7:45 pm on Friday evening.

The rescue effort is on. 30-40 people have been admitted to hospital.

As the plane crashed, the first 5 rows of seats suffered extensive damage. It is being reported that it is highly unlikely that passengers seated in these rows would survive the crash.

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10:45 pm – 16 people confirmed dead in the accident

10:25 pm – “11 people have died,” Kerala DGP tells India TV. Four people are still stuck in the debris.

10:23 pm – 14 dead, 123 injured and 15 seriously injured in Kozhikode plane crash, says ANI 

10:08 pm – Pained by the plane accident in Kozhikode. My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. Spoke to Kerala CM @vijayanpinarayi Ji regarding the situation. Authorities are at the spot, providing all assistance to the affected.

9:57 pm – “Locals have rushed to the crashsite with their vehicles to volunteer in rescue work,” Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan told Rajat Sharma.

9:55 pm – Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan speaks with Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

9:47 pm – Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan expresses shock over the tragedy. 

The CM has asked all govt agencies to engage in rescue operations using all government facilities. 

The CM has deputed AC Moideen, Minister for Local Bodies, to coordinate the rescue operations. AC Moideen has already left for Karipur from thrisur. 

CM also has deputed an IG of Police to oversee the rescue operation. Fire and Rescue teams of two districts have also been engaged. 

Health authorities have been instructed to provide all possible medical aid to save the lives of victims.

9:45 pm – The plane was being flowen

9:42 pm – “Shocked at the devastating news of the plane mishap in Kozhikode. Deepest condolences to the friends and family of those who died in this accident. Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured,” tweeted Rahul Gandhi

9:42 pm – NDRF teams rushed to Karipur Airport for rescue effort.

9:40 pm – Air India Express Flight No IX 1344 from Dubai to Calicut skidded off the runway. We will keep you updated as and when we receive further updates. Our helplines – 056 546 3903, 0543090572, 0543090572, 0543090575: Consulate General of India, Dubai

9:37 pm – The flight was a Vande Bharat flight

9:30 pm – Two deaths confirmed, number feared to rise.

9:30 pm – 10 infants were onboard the crashed plane. 

9:29 pm – 

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Image shows two pieces of the aircraft

9:27 pm – Reports of the death of the pilot, co-pilot reported to be in serious condition

9:20 pm – Out of 191 people on board, 174 were passengers. 5 comprised the cabin crew and 2 pilots.

9:15 pm – Aerial image shows two pieces of the aircraft

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Aerial image shows the pieces of the crashed plane

9:00 pm – “Air India Express IX-1344, B737 Dubai to Calicut, person on board 191, visibility 2000 meter, heavy rain, after landing Runway 10, continued running to end of runway and fell down in the valley and broke down in two pieces,” said DGCA. 

(More to follow)

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