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January 18, 2026 by Nadia

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

There were indications of wind shear, or a sudden downdraft, at the airport during the aircraft’s descent, but it remained uncertain whether this had any impact on the situation, as noted by the airline’s CEO later on.

Dubai-based Emirates, recognized as the largest airline in the Middle East, reported that the crash-landing took place at 12:45 p.m. local time as Flight EK521 was approaching from the southern Indian city of Thiruvananthapuram.

Social media users reported seeing smoke at the site, and images depicted a plane ablaze on the airport’s runway. Continue reading…