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Kochi: Gulf Air Flight Overshoots Runway, Seven Injured

  •   Mon, Aug 29 2011 09:19:49 AM

Kochi: Gulf Air Flight Overshoots Runway, Seven Injured

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Kochi, Aug 29: A Gulf Air flight GF 270 from Bahrain deviated from the runway moments before landing at the Kochi International Airport early on Monday August 29. At least seven passengers were injured in the incident.

The aircraft was reportedly carrying 137 passengers including six crew members. The aircraft deviated from the runway at around 4.10 am on Monday.

Sources from the airport said that some of the passengers, in panic, made a quick exit by jumping out of the emergency door even before a ladder was brought to the aircraft.

Aircraft director ACK Naik said that the runway has been closed for bigger aircraft following the accident and it would take at least 10 hours for the airport to be fully operational again. However, smaller aircraft can land, he added.

It is learnt that one passenger has been admitted to a nearby hospital while the others have been discharged after being given the necessary first-aid.

Saithmohed (47) from Palakkad who suffered some fractures has been hospitalized.

Sources say that the cause of the accident could be the weather condition as there was heavy wind and rain at the time of landing.
  

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  • Alex, Mangalore

    Mon, Aug 29 2011

    Those who still think Bajpe Mangalore airport can still function as International Airport, should think about this incidence in Cochin. What would have happend in Bajpe?
    Should we always expect to things go right all the time? Arent there instances of failure due to adverse weather conditions?
    Hope that this incidence opens the eyes of everyone.

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  • Arun D, Mangalore

    Sun, Aug 28 2011

    If a similar situation happens in mangalore airport, then lets say rest is history. It can happen either in take off or in landing situations. These factors were not kept in mind when planning this airport. Th planners of this airport should be tried in the international criminals court. atleast keep their names. we will need it

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