KOCHI : An official statement from Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) said Flight IX 398, carrying 160 passengers, was diverted to Kochi after a problem involving the aircraft’s right main landing gear and tyre failure was detected mid-air.
The aircraft landed safely at 9.07 am under full emergency conditions. All emergency services were activated well in advance as a precautionary measure, ensuring a smooth and controlled landing, CIAL said.
“There were no injuries reported among passengers or crew. Post-landing inspection confirmed that both right-side tyres had burst,” a CIAL spokesperson said.
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