The aircraft took off from Hyderabad at 3:30 PM, scheduled to land in Hubballi by 4:30 PM. However, as the plane approached its destination, conditions worsened. The aircraft circled Hubballi for nearly an hour—an anxious wait for the passengers on board—before it was finally redirected to Bengaluru, landing safely at around 6:30 PM.

All passengers were reported safe following the diversion, though many experienced panic during the turbulent flight. A video capturing their distress circulated widely on social media, underscoring the emotional weight of such incidents. Yet Fly91 reassured everyone: “There was zero compromise to safety.” An airport official confirmed that the diversion was a necessary decision due to adverse weather conditions.

Fly91 emphasized that this procedure is standard during poor visibility or unstable weather—prioritizing passenger safety over strict adherence to schedule. Reports suggesting a technical fault with the aircraft were labeled as false and baseless by the airline.

After deplaning in Bengaluru, 18 of the original passengers continued their journey back to Hubballi on a later flight at approximately 11 PM. The day was marked by similar weather-related disruptions across the region, adding further context to this incident.

As travelers reflect on their experiences in moments of uncertainty like these, questions linger about how airlines will navigate increasingly unpredictable weather patterns in the future. While this incident ended without injury, it serves as a reminder of aviation’s inherent risks and the importance of safety protocols in mitigating them.

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On March 11, 2026, an Air India Express Boeing 737 MAX, operating flight IX 938 from Hyderabad, made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport, Thailand, with 138 people on board.

The aircraft bounced once after touchdown, resulting in the detachment of both nose wheels. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers and crew, which included 132 passengers and 6 crew members.

The incident led to the closure of the runway at Phuket International Airport for nearly seven hours, during which 20 flights were diverted to other airports. The aircraft was towed to the bay after passengers were safely deplaned on the runway.

Flight IX 938 departed from Hyderabad at 6:23 AM and was scheduled to arrive in Phuket at 11:25 AM local time. The runway was expected to reopen by 6 PM after necessary safety checks were conducted.

Official Statements

An Air India Express spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating, “We confirm that our Hyderabad-Phuket flight on March 11 experienced an issue with the nose wheel at Phuket Airport.”

In a follow-up statement, Air India Express noted, “The nose wheels have been installed on the aircraft involved in the incident at Phuket Airport, allowing normal airport operations to resume.”

Expert Insights

A senior B737 captain commented, “It’s a clear case of a hard landing, with nose wheel damage on the second touchdown.” An experienced pilot added, “Phuket is a tricky place to land if the winds are strong and thermals during hot afternoon time, which is usually the case there.”

Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further investigations or safety measures that may be implemented following this incident.

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The flight, operating under flight number 6E 033, took off from Delhi at 12:30 a.m. and landed back in Delhi at 2:30 p.m., resulting in a total journey time of 14 hours, including the return.

Reason for Return

The return was necessitated by confusion at air traffic control in Eritrea regarding a permit filed by IndiGo. The flight faced approval issues from Eritrean authorities after a risk assessment, which led to the decision to turn back.

IndiGo stated, “Our flight 6E 033 operating from Delhi to Manchester had to return to its origin due to last-minute airspace restrictions, owing to the ongoing situation in West Asia.” The airline is currently working with relevant authorities to explore the possibilities of resuming the journey.

Other Affected Flights

In addition to the Delhi-Manchester flight, IndiGo’s London-Mumbai flight was also diverted to Cairo for similar reasons. The airline had partially resumed flights to Europe on March 8, 2026, after more than a week of grounding due to airspace restrictions following airstrikes between U.S.-Israel and Iran.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft used for the flight was a Boeing 787-9 leased from Norse Atlantic Airways. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the next steps for the affected flights, but a scheduled departure for the diverted flight is set for March 10.

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