An Air India Express aircraft encountered a technical problem with its nose wheel upon landing at Phuket International Airport, leading to a temporary suspension of flight operations. The flight, IX 938, had departed from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and was en route to Phuket. The airline confirmed the issue with the nose wheel, a critical component of the landing gear system that aids in ground movement and steering.
Reports indicated that the aircraft landed safely at Phuket International Airport after a delayed departure from Hyderabad. Flight operations at the airport were briefly halted as the aircraft was stuck on the runway post-landing. Authorities took precautionary measures by suspending other flights until the situation was resolved.
Following standard safety protocols, the crew ensured the safe deplaning of all passengers after the aircraft was immobilized. The exact number of passengers aboard the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft was not immediately disclosed. In a previous incident in December, an Air India Express flight had to be canceled due to a technical issue detected before departure.
