Overview
- Etihad Airways Flight EY416 from Abu Dhabi reported turbulence during its approach to Phuket around 11am local time.
- Phuket International Airport activated contingency protocols, preparing parking bay 15, placing firefighting and rescue teams on standby, and coordinating with the Narenthorn Rescue Center and local hospitals.
- The Airbus A321 landed at 11:50am local time, and airport management said operations were unaffected.
- Thailand’s Immigration Bureau, citing on-site checks by checkpoint commander Rasarin Tirapattharakul, confirmed that all 160 passengers exited without injuries and were transported to the terminal by bus.
- Initial web reports suggesting injuries, based on a provincial PR Facebook post, were superseded by official statements from the airport and immigration authorities.