Air India Express 737 MAX 8 nose‑wheel collapse on landing at Phuket closes airport
On 11 March 2026 Air India Express flight IX938 from Hyderabad, operating a Boeing 737 MAX 8, suffered a hard landing at Phuket that damaged its nose‑gear, forced passenger deplaning and closed Phuket International Airport. Authorities said the runway was expected to remain shut until at least 18:00 local time.