Air India Express Flight 812 facts for kids
VT-AXV, the aircraft involved in the accident in 2010.
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| Accident summary | |
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| Date | 22 May 2010 |
| Summary | Runway overrun due to pilot error. |
| Place | Beyond runway 24 at Mangalore International Airport 12°56′48″N 074°52′25″E / 12.94667°N 74.87361°E |
| Passengers | 160 |
| Crew | 6 |
| Injuries (non-fatal) | 8 |
| Fatalities | 158 |
| Survivors | 8 |
| Aircraft type | Boeing 737-8HG(SFP) |
| Aircraft name | Victoria Memorial |
| Airline/user | Air India Express |
| Registration | VT-AXV |
| Flew from | Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates |
| Flying to | Mangalore International Airport, India |
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Air India Express Flight IX-812 was a passenger airplane flight. It was flying from Dubai International Airport to Mangalore International Airport in India. On May 22, 2010, the plane had an accident when it landed. The time of the crash was 5:30 AM local time.
What Happened?
The airplane was landing at Mangalore International Airport. It went too far past the end of the runway. The plane then crashed into a valley. Sadly, 158 people out of 166 on board did not survive. Eight people survived the accident.
About the Plane
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-800. This type of plane is a popular passenger jet. The specific plane in the accident, named Victoria Memorial, first flew on December 20, 2007. It was operated by Air India Express.
Images for kids
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VT-AXV, the aircraft involved in the accident, in 2008
See also
In Spanish: Vuelo 812 de Air India Express para niños
