A passenger plane en route from Norway to the Netherlands skidded off the runway into a grassy area during an emergency landing. No injuries were reported.
Statement from KLM
According to a statement from the Dutch national airline KLM, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft had departed from Oslo Airport and was heading to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. However, due to a loud noise heard during the flight, the plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Sandefjord Airport.
During the landing, the plane veered off the runway into a grassy field. It was confirmed that all 176 passengers and 6 crew members on board were unharmed.
Suspected Hydraulic Failure
According to information reported by the Norwegian press, the incident is suspected to have been caused by a hydraulic system failure. Aviation authorities have launched a detailed investigation into the matter.
Passengers Safe
KLM officials stated that all passengers were safely evacuated following the incident and that the causes of the malfunction are being investigated. They also assured that the technical issue on the plane has not affected other flights.
Investigation Ongoing
Norway’s Civil Aviation Authority and KLM experts have begun examining the details of the incident. Initial findings suggest that a technical issue with the hydraulic system prompted the emergency landing.
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