An Emirates flight arriving from southern India crash-landed at Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, sending flames and smoke across the runway and briefly turning one of the world’s busiest travel hubs into the scene of a major aviation emergency.
All 300 people on board Flight EK521 survived, according to the airline. The aircraft was carrying 282 passengers and 18 crew members when it approached Dubai at about 12:45 p.m. local time after departing from Thiruvananthapuram.
One firefighter died while responding to the incident, the airline’s chairman said.
What Happened During the Landing
According to passenger accounts, the aircraft experienced a landing gear malfunction as it approached Dubai. A passenger identified as Iype Vallikadan told the Associated Press that the pilot announced the problem before the emergency landing was carried out.