China News Service, August 8th. According to "India Today" reports, on the evening of the 7th local time, an Indian passenger plane dashed off the runway and broke in two when it landed in heavy rain. According to the latest news, the number of deaths caused by the accident has increased to 18. One of the victims tested positive for the new crown virus, and all search and rescue personnel will be tested for the virus. In addition, the airliner black box has been found.
According to reports, including 6 crew members, this passenger plane carried nearly 200 people.
According to the latest news, the accident has killed at least 18 people, including the captain and co-pilot. As one of the victims tested positive for the new coronavirus, the local government will test all people involved in the search and rescue for the virus.
On August 7, local time, an Air India passenger plane dashed off the runway and broke into two when it landed at Kazhikode International Airport in Karipur, Kerala, southern India.
According to "India Today", the accident also caused 149 people to be admitted to hospital for treatment, including four other crew members on board. Currently, there are still 22 injured in critical condition.
According to reports, the two black boxes of the passenger plane: the flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder have been found, and the Indian Flight Accident Investigation Bureau is investigating. The investigation team of the airline to which the passenger plane belongs has also rushed to the scene to investigate the cause of the crash.