A Flydubai aircraft flying from Dubai to the Philippines had to perform an emergency landing at U-Tapao airport in Rayong early on Saturday morning due to a landing gear malfunction. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The captain of the Airbus A319-115 (CJ) jet requested permission to land at the navy-owned airport in Ban Chang district shortly after midnight when the landing gear failed to deploy.
In response, airport authorities immediately went on high alert, mobilizing over 30 ambulances, medics, and rescue teams from Rayong and nearby Chon Buri province.
The aircraft successfully landed safely around 1:05 am, as reported by FM91 Trafficpro. After conducting thorough checks on all systems, the plane departed for its intended destination in the Philippines at approximately 1:45 am.
Authorities clarified initial reports stating there were about 100 passengers onboard were incorrect. The flight actually carried only two captains and seven crew members.
On Saturday, the Naval Aviation Division and the Royal Thai Fleet expressed gratitude to all agencies involved for their prompt deployment of personnel and rescue equipment during the emergency.
