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Emergency landing for Qatar Airways plane after commander falls ill

PANAJI: A Doha-bound Qatar Airways aircraft from Thiruvananthapuram made an emergency landing at the Goa airport after its commander fell sick mid-air, a senior official said.

Emergency landing for Qatar Airways plane after commander falls ill

The plane landed at the Goa airport at 7 am. File photo



Panaji, November 11

A Doha-bound Qatar Airways aircraft from Thiruvananthapuram made an emergency landing on Saturday morning at the Goa airport after its commander fell sick mid-air, a senior official said.

The plane landed at the Goa airport at 7 am after getting the necessary clearances, said Airport Director BCH Negi.

“We received a message that the pilot on a Qatar Airways aircraft was feeling uneasy and that the plane sought permission for an emergency landing, which was granted after following all the procedures,” he added.

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The plane took off for Doha in the afternoon, Negi said.

A response from Qatar Airways was awaited. PTI

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