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Saudia Flight 163

One time, a long time ago, there was a plane called Saudia Flight 163 that was flying in Saudi Arabia. But something went wrong on the plane and it caught on fire. The smoke and flames were very dangerous, so the pilot had to make an emergency landing. But the plane could not land safely because the wheels did not come out so the pilot had to land it without the wheels.

The firefighters came to help and they sprayed the plane with water and foam to put out the fire. But when they got inside the plane, they found out that many people had been hurt or died because of the fire and the smoke. It was a very sad day for everyone who was on the plane and for their families.

The Saudi Arabian government did an investigation to figure out what happened and how to make sure it didn't happen again. They found out that the crew of the plane did not follow safety procedures and that there were problems with the plane equipment. They made changes to fix the problems so that it would be safer for people to fly.

Now, when you go on a plane, the crew and the airlines make sure to do everything they can to keep you safe. They follow safety procedures carefully and make sure all equipment is working properly. It's always important to be safe when you are on a plane because it can be dangerous if something goes wrong.