On Thursday evening, a Boeing 737-800 aircraft belonging to Norwegian Air Shuttle, operating on the Oslo-Molde route, skidded off the runway during its approach to Molde Airport. The aircraft, carrying 165 passengers and 6 crew members, narrowly avoided disaster due to poor weather conditions and strong winds.
Stopped Just 15 Meters From The Ocean
The aircraft with the registration number LN-NIP managed to stop just 15 meters from the ocean after skidding off the runway. During the incident, passengers and crew were evacuated using emergency slides. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Passenger Accounts Exposed the Horror
A passenger who witnessed the event reported that the plane made a late landing and almost crashed into the sea after skidding off the runway. Some passengers were also seen attempting to take their luggage with them during the evacuation.
A Detailed Investigation Has Been Launched
The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority announced that a comprehensive investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the incident. It was noted that the incident occurred during a period when adverse weather conditions were intensifying in the area.
Molde Airport Temporarily Closed
It was reported that Molde Airport was temporarily closed while emergency teams carried out cleanup operations on the runway and assessed the damage to the aircraft. Flight operations at the airport were halted until passenger safety could be ensured.
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