All 300 people on board evacuated safely after Emirates plane crash-landing
Today (June 26, 2025), passengers aboard Emirates flight EK764—bound for Dubai—faced a tense on‑tarmac delay due to regional airspace closure following an Iranian strike on a U.S. base in Qatar. The flight resumed safely around 9:36 PM, about 2½ hours late, with Emirates handling the situation calmly and efficiently
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And for context, here’s a reminder of the 2016 crash-landing of Emirates Flight EK521 in Dubai:
Happened on August 3, 2016, carrying 300 people (282 passengers, 18 crew).
All evacuated safely; a firefighter died battling the blaze
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Investigators determined the accident stemmed from a failed go-around attempt post-touchdown—caused by inhibited automation, pilot reaction, and wind shear—leading to the hard impact and runway slide
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