An Emirates flight carrying 300 people from India to Dubai crash-landed at Dubai International Airport, but all 282 passengers and 18 crew members survived the dramatic incident. The airline confirmed that everyone on board was safe, though one firefighter responding to the emergency lost his life and several people were taken to the hospital.

The aircraft encountered trouble while approaching the airport, and one passenger said the pilot informed travelers that there was “an issue with the landing gear” and that “an emergency landing would be executed.” Moments after touching down, the cabin crew quickly opened the emergency exits, allowing everyone to evacuate within minutes before flames and smoke engulfed parts of the aircraft.

Officials later said there were indications of wind shear during the plane’s descent, although it remains unclear whether weather conditions contributed to the accident. Investigators continue examining the cause while aviation authorities and Boeing have offered support for the investigation.

The airline’s chairman and CEO confirmed the tragic loss of the firefighter and said 10 people were hospitalized after the incident. Authorities stressed that “Our primary concern at this moment is the safety and well-being of all passengers and cabin crew,” as emergency teams responded to the scene and airport operations were temporarily disrupted.

The crash-landing shocked travelers around the world, but the successful evacuation of everyone on board was seen as a remarkable outcome. Although flights at Dubai International Airport were delayed for several hours, operations later resumed while investigators worked to determine exactly what caused the emergency.