Phuket Airport Shut Down After Rough Landing

0:00On March 11th, Fouquet International Airport in Thailand has shut down its only runway after an Air India Express flight made a rough landing and damaged its nose and front landing gear. The Boeing 737 MAX-8 was coming from Hyderabad in India and touched down around 424 coordinated universal time on. Wednesday, March 11th, the plane is still stuck there, blocking all take-offs and landings. Airport officials say the runway will stay closed while crews remove the aircraft and check for any other issues. Flight tracking data confirms the shutdown, with photos showing clear damage to the front of the jet. This single runway airport handles over 17 million passengers every year, making it a key hub for tourists. Travelers are facing big delays, especially Brits, who often fly there for vacations. Both domestic and international flights are grounded, leading to backups and rerouting. No one was hurt in the incident, but the timing hits peak travel season hard.

1:00So far, there's no word on what caused the landing gear to fail, but experts note it's a key part of the plane's front setup. Removal could take hours or even days, depending on the damage. Authorities are working fast to clear the runway and get flights moving again, but passengers should check with their airlines for the latest updates.