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Wheel Malfunction Disrupts Saudia Hajj Flight Landing in Lucknow

Emergency teams contained smoke and sparks from a hydraulic leak in the landing gear during a swift 20-minute evacuation of 250 passengers and crew.

WATCH | Scare At Lucknow Airport: Smoke Rises from Saudia Airlines Flight During Landing
The incident reportedly occurred on June 15.
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Saudia Airlines. Representative Image / AP

Overview

  • Smoke and sparks were seen from an Airbus A330-343’s left wheel as flight SV3112 touched down at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport at 6:30 am on June 15.
  • Investigators say a hydraulic system leak triggered overheating in the wheel assembly, causing the technical glitch during landing.
  • Airport fire and rescue crews brought the situation under control within 20 minutes and oversaw the safe evacuation of all on board without injuries.
  • Flight SV3112 had departed Jeddah at 10:45 pm on June 14 with 250 Hajj pilgrims and crew, arriving in Lucknow early the next morning.
  • The incident follows the June 12 crash of Air India flight AI171 and has intensified scrutiny of aircraft maintenance and operational safety protocols.