Video Shows Moment Hyderabad-Phuket Air India Express Flight Hard Lands At Airport In Thailand
An Air India Express flight IX 938 from Hyderabad to Phuket experienced a nose-wheel malfunction on landing, causing the Boeing 737 MAX 8 to skid off the runway at Phuket International Airport. Videos from near the runway show the aircraft veering and drifting toward the tarmac edge before stopping, while passenger footage captures the dramatic moment inside the cabin. Post-incident images reveal damage to the landing gear, including a burst tyre and structural impact. The airline confirmed that the crew followed all safety procedures and safely deplaned all passengers. Air India Express expressed gratitude to passengers and Phuket airport authorities for their cooperation. The flight, which departed Hyderabad at 6:42 am, landed in Phuket at 11:40 am local time on March 11.