Fri Oct 11 14:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Air India Express Flight With 144 Passengers Reports Hydraulic Failure, Attempts Emergency Landing in Tiruchirappalli

**Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu:** An Air India Express flight (AXB 613) bound for Sharjah experienced a hydraulic failure shortly after takeoff from Tiruchirappalli airport in Tamil Nadu. The flight, carrying 144 passengers, is currently circling the airport to burn fuel before attempting an emergency landing.

The incident occurred on [Date of Incident], with the plane reported to be hovering around the airport for nearly two hours. Sources indicate the problem was identified soon after takeoff and the plane was instructed to return. However, precautionary landings with full fuel are not advised, prompting the pilots to burn fuel before attempting to land.

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has instructed all officials to remain alert and the flight is expected to attempt a landing at 8.30 pm. Ambulances have been placed on standby at the airport.

Air India sources have confirmed that pilots are preparing for a precautionary landing, but remain hopeful that a normal landing is still possible.

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