Aug 3, 2016, 4:47 am
Last edit by: oliver2002
An Emirates Airlines Boeing 777-300, registration A6-EMW performing flight UAE521/EK521 from Thiruvananthapuram (India) VOTV to Dubai (United Arab Emirates) OMDB with 275 people on board, was on final approach to Dubai's runway 12L at 12:41L (08:41Z) but attempted to go around from low height. The aircraft however did not climb, but after retracting the gear touched down on the runway and burst into flames. Passengers are being reported evacuated and safe. The aircraft burned down completely.
Source: AVHerald
http://avherald.com/h?article=49c12302&opt=0
Source: AVHerald
http://avherald.com/h?article=49c12302&opt=0
Emirates 777 (EK521) crash landing at DXB
Aug 3, 2016, 3:59 am
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IMHO the aircraft going to the subcontinent are the oldest of the lot.
I believe that EK are phasing out the 773's from the fleet but there are still around a dozen left and they mostly fly to and fro in this sector.
I believe that EK are phasing out the 773's from the fleet but there are still around a dozen left and they mostly fly to and fro in this sector.
Aug 3, 2016, 4:05 am
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Apparently all normal on final, I heard possible gear failure.
Poor quality ATC 5 mins in on http://www.liveatc.net/archive.php?m=omdb_twr (OMDB Tower Both or frequency 118.75, 0830-0900Z recording)
Poor quality ATC 5 mins in on http://www.liveatc.net/archive.php?m=omdb_twr (OMDB Tower Both or frequency 118.75, 0830-0900Z recording)
Last edited by skywardhunter; Aug 3, 2016 at 4:30 am
Aug 3, 2016, 4:13 am
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video from one of the fire trucks:
https://twitter.com/faisalirshaid/st...76129808662529 looks like the right engine has separated.
https://twitter.com/faisalirshaid/st...76129808662529 looks like the right engine has separated.
Aug 3, 2016, 4:19 am
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Apparently wind shear reported on final, aircraft didn't hold prior to arrival, though that doesn't necessarily indicate a problem.
Both runways closed at DXB at the moment so nothing in- or outbound.
Aug 3, 2016, 4:20 am
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Right wing tank fuel explosion by the looks of it:
https://twitter.com/uavpilot07/statu...79287779745792
https://twitter.com/uavpilot07/statu...79287779745792
Aug 3, 2016, 4:25 am
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Right wing tank fuel explosion by the looks of it:
https://twitter.com/uavpilot07/statu...79287779745792
https://twitter.com/uavpilot07/statu...79287779745792
Aug 3, 2016, 4:26 am
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Its a quiet time of day for DXB so that would explain the lack of holding i guess.
Aug 3, 2016, 4:27 am
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Wing is (at least somewhat) attached but engine has detached and inverted on top of the wing. The engine intake is facing the flaps and the flap position shows the wing is right-side-up
Aug 3, 2016, 4:29 am
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So far no injuries reported. both runways closed so you're not going anywhere for a bit, 4hr delay reported and I suspect they'll clear a runway in time for evening rush. Otherwise lots of diversions to DWC (already some underway)
Aug 3, 2016, 4:30 am
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Some flights turned around after departure (e.g. EK54 MUC-DXB) and EK100 FCO-DXB)
EK902 AMM-DXB diverted toDOH
EK968 MHD-DXB diverted to MCT
EK377 BKK-DXB turned around
CX731 HKG-DXB turned around
PK211 ISB-DXB turned around
EK768 JNB-DXB turned around
EK902 AMM-DXB diverted toDOH
EK968 MHD-DXB diverted to MCT
EK377 BKK-DXB turned around
CX731 HKG-DXB turned around
PK211 ISB-DXB turned around
EK768 JNB-DXB turned around
Last edited by florens; Aug 3, 2016 at 4:38 am