US EditionSaudia Flight From Jeddah Reports Smoke From Wheels After Landing in Lucknow Airport
- On June 15, 2025, smoke was observed coming from the landing gear of a Saudia Airlines plane carrying 242 Haj pilgrims shortly after it touched down at the airport serving Lucknow.
- The incident followed a major crash on June 12 involving a London-bound plane that killed 241 passengers, creating heightened attention toward aviation safety in the region.
- Ground personnel quickly notified the emergency response team, which collaborated with the Saudi technical crew to control the smoke and prevent any harm to the aircraft.
- Officials reported that all passengers disembarked safely without incident, operations at the airport continued normally, and an official inquiry into the smoke cause has been ordered.
- This minor event, handled as a precaution, underscores the effectiveness of emergency response teams and suggests ongoing attention to safety following recent aviation incidents.
18 Articles
18 Articles
Haj flight experiences technical glitch at Lucknow airport, passengers safe
A Saudia Airlines Jeddah-Lucknow flight carrying 242 Haj pilgrims triggered an alarm at the Lucknow airport on Sunday, June 15, after smoke was detected from its wheels shortly after landing. The incident took place at the city’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport and all passengers were disembarked safely. The flight, SV 3112, had departed from Jeddah at 10.45 pm on June 14 and landed in Lucknow around 6.30 am the following day. On in…
Saudi Airlines Flight With 250 Hajj Pilgrims Catches Fire After Landing at Lucknow Airport
A disaster was narrowly averted on Sunday when a Saudi Airlines aircraft carrying 250 Hajj pilgrims caught fire shortly after landing at Lucknow’s Amausi Airport. The fire, which began in the aircraft’s left wheel, caused sparks and smoke to billow out during taxiing on the runway, alarming passengers and crew. The aircraft, Flight SV 3112, had safely landed at 6:30 AM after departing Jeddah at 11:30 PM on Saturday. While taxiing on the runway, …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
