A tragic aviation incident occurred on October 15, 2025, when an Emirates flight from Thiruvananthapuram, India, crash-landed at Dubai International Airport. The Boeing aircraft, carrying 300 people—282 passengers and 18 crew—made an emergency landing around 12:45 p.m. after the pilot reported landing gear issues.

All on board survived, though ten were hospitalized for minor injuries and smoke inhalation. Sadly, one firefighter died while battling the blaze, hailed as a hero for saving countless lives. Preliminary reports indicate wind shear may have contributed to the crash. Emirates expressed gratitude to rescuers and condolences to the firefighter’s family. Videos of fleeing passengers and thick smoke captured the terrifying moments following the emergency landing.