Korean Air plane overruns Philippine runway, 173 people safe
2 years, 2 months ago

Korean Air plane overruns Philippine runway, 173 people safe

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Korean Air plane overshot the runway while landing in bad weather in the central Philippines late Sunday, but authorities said all 173 people on board were safe. The Airbus A330 from Incheon, South Korea, attempted to land twice before overrunning the runway on the third attempt, Korean Air Lines Co. said in a statement. At least four incoming flights were diverted to Manila and a nearby airport, the Philippine aviation agency said.

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Korean Air plane overruns Philippine runway, 173 people safe
2 years, 2 months ago

Korean Air plane overruns Philippine runway, 173 people safe

Associated Press  

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