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, 4:33 am
#31
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Listening to Dubai Arrival frequency ATC the term "Emergency Aircraft" is used approx 30-60s prior to EK521 being heard on the Tower frequency, indicating this was a declared Mayday
Around 5:30ish on 0830Z-0900Z: http://www.liveatc.net/archive.php?m=omdb22
Around 5:30ish on 0830Z-0900Z: http://www.liveatc.net/archive.php?m=omdb22
Aug 3, 2016, 4:33 am
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Lots of flights diverted. Should make the next 24-48 hours at DXB pretty interesting in terms of clearing the runway and getting flights going again.
Aug 3, 2016, 4:34 am
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On a second viewing you are indeed correct. The rip from where the engine pylon has pulled up through the wing made it look like a detachment the first time i saw it.
Aug 3, 2016, 4:36 am
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Hopefully single runway ops this evening with taxiway M (the one between the runways) closed in the section of the wreckage.
Aug 3, 2016, 4:37 am
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I'm on EK3 to LHR and they've just brought the delay forward from 4hrs to only 1hr 40min, many other flights have had delays reduced as well... no idea how they've done this, but kudos to them if they can start getting flights out again so quickly.
Emirates are being really good with regular updates through all channels (online and offline).
Emirates are being really good with regular updates through all channels (online and offline).
Aug 3, 2016, 4:39 am
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Report of attempted low go-around with early gear retraction. Sounds like a stall, but unconfirmed http://avherald.com/h?article=49c12302&opt=0
Aug 3, 2016, 5:04 am
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Was in a meeting in one of the buildings overlooking the runway when someone said an aircraft had just landed and there was smoke coming from there.
Was able to see the passengers who had evacuate and watch the emergency crew arrive to tackle the blaze.
Within what seemed like 2 or 3 minutes there was an explosion and a large fireball followed by a huge amount of black smoke. So we watched this for a few minutes before going back inside to continue the meeting.
About 5 minutes later there was another big explosion that we could here inside.
I am sat in my office now and can see the aircraft and not much is left apart from the tail, very sad sight to see.
Must say that the emergency services were there in what seemed like double quick time and it seemed as though everyone was moved from the plane before the first big bang.
It is strange, I took my camera phone out to take a picture and video, but stopped after a few seconds as it just seemed wrong to film something when I didn't know if everyone was out safely.
Any peeps, stay safe on your travels
Was able to see the passengers who had evacuate and watch the emergency crew arrive to tackle the blaze.
Within what seemed like 2 or 3 minutes there was an explosion and a large fireball followed by a huge amount of black smoke. So we watched this for a few minutes before going back inside to continue the meeting.
About 5 minutes later there was another big explosion that we could here inside.
I am sat in my office now and can see the aircraft and not much is left apart from the tail, very sad sight to see.
Must say that the emergency services were there in what seemed like double quick time and it seemed as though everyone was moved from the plane before the first big bang.
It is strange, I took my camera phone out to take a picture and video, but stopped after a few seconds as it just seemed wrong to film something when I didn't know if everyone was out safely.
Any peeps, stay safe on your travels
Aug 3, 2016, 5:36 am
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Good to hear everyone was evacuated safely.
Few questions people, I think the DXB-India-DXB rotations are done with one set of crew? If so when did the flight to India leave Dubai this morning, and how many hours have they logged until the landing incident in Dubai?
Few questions people, I think the DXB-India-DXB rotations are done with one set of crew? If so when did the flight to India leave Dubai this morning, and how many hours have they logged until the landing incident in Dubai?
Aug 3, 2016, 5:38 am
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http://archive-server.liveatc.net/om...2016-0830Z.mp3
The landing runway tower controller has to repeatedly tell 'FIRE 1' the lead fire veichle to enter the runway and proceed to the aircraft. Seems the common sence thing to do would be to proceed straight to the aircraft in distress and fight the fire, but perhaps common sence is lacking in DXB airfield fire service.
The landing runway tower controller has to repeatedly tell 'FIRE 1' the lead fire veichle to enter the runway and proceed to the aircraft. Seems the common sence thing to do would be to proceed straight to the aircraft in distress and fight the fire, but perhaps common sence is lacking in DXB airfield fire service.
Aug 3, 2016, 5:38 am
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It would have been the evening departure most likely, around 9-10pm for most India flights, it's about 3-4 hours each way depending on where, they were coming from pretty far down south. I believe there are a few India routes where they may be layovers, not sure if this is one of them.
Aug 3, 2016, 5:47 am
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Safe & Happy Travels
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Aug 3, 2016, 5:48 am
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In fact, I recall a thread earlier this year where someone was questioning why they should wear shoes etc. for takeoff/landing. Well. Question answered!Glad to hear everyone got out safely - good evacuation in the one/two minutes they had before fire.