News had just trickled in that Dubai-Kozhikode Air India flight (IX-1344) with 190 people onboard skidded during landing at Karipur Airport in Kozhikode today. It has come to be known that the pilot had unfortunately passed away.
Many celebrities took to social media to express their concern.
Praying for the safety of everyone who was on #AirIndiaExpress ! Really frightening news all around. - Dulquer Salmaan
Shocked to hear of the Air India Express accident. Prayers for all the travellers and their families. Karipur Airport Control room number 0483-2719493, tweeted Bangalore Days filmmaker Anjali Menon.
"Shocked at the devastating news of the plane mishap in Kozhikode. Deepest condolences to the friends and family of those who died in this accident. Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured," said Rahul Gandhi.
Terrible news coming from Kozhikode. Frightening visuals of the plane breaking apart. Hoping and praying that all passengers are evacuated safely as soon as possible! - Gautham Gambhir
Deeply Saddened after hearing this news . Hope the passengers will be OK , let us all pray for them - Sakshi Agarwal
Why is 2020 being so cruel - Kriti Kharbanda
(Social media posts are unedited)