Fri Oct 11 21:30:09 UTC 2024: ## Air India Express Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Tiruchirappalli Due to Hydraulic Failure
**Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu:** An Air India Express flight bound for Sharjah was forced to make an emergency return to Tiruchirappalli airport on Friday evening after experiencing a hydraulic failure shortly after takeoff. Flight AXB 613, carrying 144 passengers, landed safely at the airport at around 8:14 pm.
A hydraulic failure affects the aircraft’s control systems, impacting functions like landing gear, brakes, and flaps, which are crucial for safe flight and landing. Following the incident, airport authorities immediately implemented emergency protocols, deploying ambulances and emergency services to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew.
All passengers aboard the flight are reported to be safe, and the flight crew is working with ground control to manage the situation.
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