A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight veered off the runway at Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport in Norway following an emergency landing on Saturday, December 28.
According to officials, the Boeing 737-800, en route to Amsterdam from Oslo Airport, experienced a hydraulic failure shortly after takeoff. The crew opted to divert to Sandefjord Airport, about 110 kilometres south of Oslo.
The plane touched down safely at Sandefjord Airport but lost control during the landing rollout, according to Aviation24.be.
According to officials, the aircraft skidded off runway 18 and came to a halt in soft grass near a taxiway. The plane carried 182 people, including passengers and crew, none of whom sustained injuries.
Passengers were evacuated using mobile stairs as emergency crews arrived on the scene. Authorities are now assisting the travellers and crew members.
KLM has not yet issued a statement on the incident, but airport operations were briefly interrupted as recovery efforts began. An investigation into the accident is underway.
Amsterdam-bound KLM flight skids off runway after emergency landing in Norway
A KLM flight bound for Amsterdam from Abu Dhabi was forced to make an emergency landing in Stavanger, Norway after experiencing a technical issue mid-flight. The plane skidded off the runway upon landing, causing panic among passengers and crew.
Thankfully, all 187 passengers and crew members on board the flight were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported. The incident is currently under investigation by aviation authorities to determine the cause of the emergency landing and subsequent runway excursion.
Passengers have been offered alternative flights to Amsterdam or accommodations in Stavanger until a new flight can be arranged. KLM has assured customers that their safety and well-being are their top priority, and they are working to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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