Air India Express Flight 812 - 158 Dead, 8 Survivors - May 22, 2010

Summary - In the early morning of May 22, 2010, Air India Express flight 812 was set to land. The flight was said to have operated normally, before landing in rainy conditions and sliding off a hillside runway, erupting in flames. 8 known survivors made it out of the plane, a crash that claimed the lives of 158 people - including 6 crew and 152 passengers.

When did the crash / air tragedy occur?
The crash occurred at approximately 6 am local time on May 22, 2010.

Which airline was involved?
Air India Express, an Indian airline. The aircraft was a Boeing 737-800.

What happened?
Air India Express flight 812 crashed on landing - it was said to have slid off the runway upon landing in rainy conditions, and plunged down a hillside where it erupted in flames.
Air India express confirmed on their website that 166 people were on board flight IX812 from Dubai to Mangalore, India. 158 people died, including 6 crew members and 152 of the 160 passengers. There were 8 survivors of the crash, listed here.

What was the cause / Who is to blame?
This crash is under investigation. Eyewitnesses claim to have heard a loud bang (speculation of a tire blow-out) before sliding off the runway, over a hillside cliff, and catching fire.

Any further safety issues?
none

The airline has provided several phone numbers for family/friends of those involved in the crash:
Mangalore 0824-2451046 / 0824 -2451047
Dubai Airport 00971- 4 - 2165828 / 29
Bangalore Helpline 080 66785172 / 080 22273310
Mumbai Helpline 022 2279 6161  
Mumbai Airport 022 2616 8310
Chennai Helpline 044 2256 0266