A Kochi-Dubai Emirates flight with 205 passengers and 14 crew on board, on Tuesday made an emergency landing at the airport near here following a technical problem.
The flight EK533 took off from the nearby Nedumbassery airport at 4.30 am and made an emergency landing at 5 am, airport sources said.
A hydraulic system failure was suspected, the sources said. Passengers have been shifted to nearby hotels, they said. The rescue and relief measures were introduced immediately.
All precautionary measures were taken without delay, said airport director A.C.K. Nair. The Fire Mobile Units and Medical Ambulance services were brought on either sides of the runway to meet any eventuality.
Senior officials of CIAL, CISF, Airlines were present to monitor the arrangements. The service of Police Personnel and medical staff with ambulances, State Fire and Rescue units were ensured.
The fire tender units from Angamaly, Perumbavoor and Aluva Fire Stations reached the airport before the landing of the aircraft.