Flight Radar Map Shows Air India Express Flight IX613 Hovers Over Trichy Airport For Over 2 Hours

Tiruchirapalli: An Air India Express B737-800 bound for Sharjah from Tamil Nadu’s Tiruchirapalli declared mid-air emergency after flight number IX613 encountered a landing gear issue with 140 passengers onboard. The IX613 flight continuously hovered over Tamil Nadu's Trichy while attempting to land at the airport. According to the flight radar tracker map, the flight made patterns post-departure from Trichy for around two hours reportedly to reduce fuel. The flight radar captured the Air India Express flight movement mid-air, which eventually made a safe landing at the Trichy airport on Friday night. 

Air India Flight IX613

As per the reports, the Air India Express flight from Trichy to Sharjah encountered a landing gear issue mid-air. The aircraft, which took off for Sharjah, was later diverted back to the Trichy airport and continued to circle over the city in order to burn off fuel before landing. Meanwhile, preparations were underway for a potential belly landing, with over 20 fire engines on standby at the airport. 

"Air India flight from Trichy to Sharjah faced a technical problem (Hydraulic failure) and is rounding in air space to decrease the fuel before landing at Trichy airport. More than 20 Ambulances and fire tenders are placed at the airport to make sure no big accident occurs", said Trichy Airport Director Gopalakrishnan.

Following the safe landing of the Air India Express flight bound for Sharjah, at the Trichy airport, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin tweeted, "I am heartened to hear that the Air India Express flight has landed safely. Upon receiving news of the landing gear issue, I immediately coordinated an emergency meeting with officials over the phone and instructed them to implement all necessary safety measures, including deploying fire engines, ambulances, and medical assistance. I have also now directed the District Collector to ensure the continued safety of all the passengers and to provide further assistance. My compliments to the Captain and crew for the safe landing."