An Emirates plane carrying 300 people crashed while landing; 1 firefighter…

An Emirates flight from India to Dubai made an emergency landing at Dubai’s main airport on Wednesday, and all 300 people on board survived, according to the airline.

A firefighter was killed while responding to the incident, according to a statement from the airline’s chairman and CEO. Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum also reported that 10 people were hospitalized following the incident at Dubai International Airport.

Emirates confirmed that 282 passengers and 18 crew members were safe and accounted for after the incident, although no further details about the event were provided.

There were signs of wind shear or sudden downdrafts at the airport during the aircraft’s descent, but it remains unclear whether this had any impact on the situation, as the airline’s CEO noted afterward. Continue reading…