Emirates jet from Thiruvananthapuram crash-lands in Dubai

8 years ago

An Emirates flight – EK 521 which flew from Thiruvananthapuram to Dubai has caught fire on a runway at Dubai International Airport after crash-landing which followed an emergency touch-down.

There were 275 passengers on board the flight are safe.

Emirates can confirm that an incident happened at Dubai International Airport on 3rd August 2016 at about 12.45pm local time.

— Emirates airline (@emirates) August 3, 2016

We can confirm flight EK521 from Thiruvananthapuram to Dubai has been involved in an accident at Dubai International.

— Emirates airline (@emirates) August 3, 2016

There were 275 passengers and crew on board. Our main priority now is the safety and well-being of all involved.

— Emirates airline (@emirates) August 3, 2016

We are extending full co-operation to authorities & emergency services managing the situation. #EK521

— Emirates airline (@emirates) August 3, 2016

There has been no official confirmation regarding the cause of the accident yet. However, it was learned that the aircraft caught fire in mid air and subsequently crash landed.