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Old 30th Jan 2007, 13:53
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Kuwait Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing Jan 30, 2007 Kuwait Airways Dubai bound flight KU 675 made an emergency landing at the Ras Al-Khaimah airport in the UAE, at 12:45 AM, early Tuesady morning ( 30 Jan 2007 ) . The Rapid Response Team Director, Amar Al-Ajmi said that the Airbus A320 had left Kuwait Airport at 10:10 p.m. local time with 112 passengers and seven crew members onboard and as the flight was landing at Dubai, the pilot discovered that the landing gear was stuck. Also one of the plane's wheels was not extending so the plane's pilot radioed air traffic controllers in Dubai with the problem at 1: 48 a.m.
Al-Ajmi said that the pilot immediately followed all safety procedures provided by the aircraft's manufacturers and the plane was diverted to Ras Al-Khaimah because of high traffic at Dubai's airport
He mentioned that the plane made an emergency landing in Ras Al-Khaimah where passengers exited the planes through the emergency exits, and the aircraft landed safely.
During the procedures, a few passengers were injured while using the emergency exits. But there were no major casualties. The injured passengers received medical attention upon landing as an emergency team of technicians from the Kuwait Airways Corporation left for Ras Al-Khaimah as soon as the plane was diverted, where the team was set up to take care of the passengers.
The Kuwait Airways Corporation would like to extend its gratitude to the passengers and crew onboard KU flight 675 for their cooperation. Special appreciations to Emirates Civil Aviation Department, Authorities and Officials at the Ras Al-Khaimah Airport for their effective cooperation and swift action.

Is this a suitable confirmation of the event.....
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