Mishap occurred after Air India flight tried landing on alternate runway: AAI Chairman

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Published on August 8, 2020 - Duration: 01:28s

Mishap occurred after Air India flight tried landing on alternate runway: AAI Chairman

Airports Authority of India (AAI), Chairman, Arvind Singh revealed certain details about the recent air crash incident in Kozhikode that took place on August 07.

"The aircraft could not land at a runway on where it had to, and then landing was tried on another runway where the mishap happened.

We are monitoring situation and airport will become operational soon.

An alternative facility in Nagpur is also under progress," Chairman Arvind Singh informed.

At least 18 people have lost their lives in the mishap so far.

More than 100 injured are being treated at a hospital.


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