Saudi Plane Skids its Nose While Attempting Emergency Landing. Watch Video

A Saudi Arabian airlines Airbus A330 jet made an emergency landing in the western Red Sea city of Jeddah, injuring 53 people, according to aviation officials.

The aircraft was travelling from Medina to Dhaka with 151 people on board but had to be diverted to Jeddah late monday due to some technical.problems with its hydraulic system, said the kingdoms Aviation Investigation Bureau.

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Saudia Airbus A330-200 leased from Onur Air (TC-OCH) made an emergency landing at Jeddah Airport without its nosegear resulting in damage when nose sank to the ground. Flight #SV3818 made emergency evacuation via slides on the runway. https://t.co/1jmQ6Endfi pic.twitter.com/3wCtM3Dyck

— JACDEC (@JacdecNew) 21 May 2018

There is a video that appeared on the internet which shows the plane leaving a trail of flame along the runway as it skidded on its nose before it finally stops. “The passengers were evacuated by emergency slides. 52 of them were slightly injured, while one female passenger suffered a fracture during the evacuation and is now receiving treatment” said AIB in a statement.

Saudi airline plane made an emergency landing last night in Jeddah. Its front landing gear failed and the plane made this dramatic landing.
All safe in the end, no casualties. It was a flight full of Bangladeshis going to Dhaka. Close call indeed. pic.twitter.com/uiqwKlv8Uf

— Zaid Hamid (@ZaidZamanHamid) May 22, 2018

Saudi media reported that the aircraft circled over Jeddah for several hours before it’s landing gear failed to drop, forcing the captain to make the emergency landing.