Korean Air

2022 - 10 - 24

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Korean Air plane overruns Philippine runway, 173 people safe (ABC News)

A Korean Air plane has overshot the runway while landing in bad weather in the central Philippines.

The airline said it’s trying to find the cause of the incident. “All passengers are safe and being attended by ground personnel,” the Philippine aviation agency said in a statement. MANILA, Philippines -- 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.

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Korean Air says jet overran runway in Philippines, no injuries reported (Reuters)

A Korean Air Lines Co Ltd jet with 173 people on board overshot the runway at Cebu International Airport in the Philippines late Sunday, the airline said, ...

"Passengers have been escorted to three local hotels and an alternative flight is being arranged," the airline said of flight KE361. [(BA.N)](https://www.reuters.com/companies/BA.N) and Delta Air Lines Inc [(DAL.N)](https://www.reuters.com/companies/DAL.N) to improve its standards. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Korean Air President Keehong Woo issued a letter of apology regarding the flight on the airline's website, noting that a thorough investigation would be performed with local aviation authorities and Korean authorities to determine the cause. [(AIR.PA)](https://www.reuters.com/companies/AIR.PA) A330 widebody flying from Seoul to Cebu had tried to land twice in poor weather before it overran the runway on the third attempt at 23:07 local time, Korean Air said in a statement on Monday. [(003490.KS)](https://www.reuters.com/companies/003490.KS) jet with 173 people on board overshot the runway at Cebu International Airport in the Philippines late Sunday, the airline said, adding that there were no injuries and all passengers had evacuated safely.

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Korean Air plane overshoots Cebu airport runway (Rappler)

CEBU, Philippines – A Korean Air flight veered off the runway at the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) near midnight on Sunday night, October 23.

Flight number KE631, arriving from Seoul, South Korea, crash landed into a patch of grass at the MCIA, causing operations to temporarily cease in the country’s second busiest airport. Operations have been temporarily suspended at the airport following the incident, according to Bañacia. According to a post by Lapu-Lapu City disaster chief Nagiel Bañacia, the local government’s emergency team was deployed to the scene shortly after the incident.

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Korean Air plane overshoots runway at MCIA; all 173 on board safe (Manila Bulletin)

CEBU CITY – Operations at Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) were suspended after Korean Air Flight KAL 631 overshot the runway during a landing ...

For now, all international and domestic flights to and from MCIA are canceled until further notice,” the MCIA added. “No one was hurt during the incident. “The incident has necessitated the temporary closure of the MCIA runway to allow for the safe removal of the aircraft.

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Korean Air overshoots Mactan Cebu airport runway, no casualties ... (INQUIRER.net)

Operations at MCIA remain suspended as of October 24 after Korean Air flight KE631 overshot the runway apparently due to bad weather.

Disclaimer: The comments uploaded on this site do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of management and owner of Cebudailynews. For now, all international and domestic flights to and from MCIA are canceled until further notice,” said GMCAC, the private consortium co-managing Mactan airport. The state weather bureau issued a thunderstorm advisory at 9:39 p.m. As a result, they decided to suspend all operations at the airport. “We always prioritize safety in all of our operations, and we truly regret the stress and inconvenience brought to our passengers,” Woo wrote in a “The incident has necessitated the temporary closure of the MCIA runway to allow for the safe removal of the aircraft.

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Korean Airlines overshoots Cebu runway, all 173 onboard safe (Associated Press)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Korean Air Lines Co. plane carrying 173 passengers and crew members overshot a runway while landing in bad weather in the ...

The airline said it’s trying to find the cause of the incident. “All passengers are safe and being attended by ground personnel,” the Philippine aviation agency said in a statement. MANILA, Philippines (AP) — 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.

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Korean Air A330 Involved in Runway Excursion at Cebu Airport (Sam Chui)

A Korean Air Airbus A330 suffered a runway excursion after landing at Cebu international airport in bad weather. The aircraft (HL7525, MSN219) was operating ...

Meteorological information from Cebu indicates there were thunderstorms at the time of the incident. Airport operations have since been suspended, according to Lapu-Lapu City’s disaster risk reduction management office chief Nagiel Banacia. Korean Air said there are no injuries or casualties.

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Korean Air plane overshoots runway, shuts Philippine airport (ABC News)

A damaged Korean Air plane remains stuck in the grass at a Philippine airport after it overshot a runway in rainy weather the night before.

The accident injured more than a dozen of about 350 people onboard. The plane lay tipped forward on a grassy area with its front landing wheel not visible and emergency slides deployed at the doors. The front underbelly of the plane was sheared off and its nose was heavily damaged.

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Korean Air plane overshoots runway in the Philippines (Aljazeera.com)

All 173 people on board KE631 reported safe as damaged plane shuts airport on Mactan Island in central Philippines.

“Passengers have been escorted to three local hotels and an alternative flight is being arranged,” the airline said of flight KE361. The plane remained stuck in the grass at the end of the lone runway at the Mactan Cebu International Airport on Monday, forcing the closure of the airport. A Korean Air plane has overshot the runway while landing in bad weather in the central Philippines, but no injuries were reported among the 173 people on board, according to authorities.

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Korean Air plane overshoots runway, shuts Philippine airport (Associated Press)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A damaged Korean Air plane remained stuck in the grass at a central Philippine airport Monday after it overshot a runway in rainy ...

The accident injured more than a dozen of about 350 people onboard. The plane lay tipped forward on a grassy area with its front landing wheel not visible and emergency slides deployed at the doors. Authorities were also assessing if the other aircraft that are stranded at the airport could be allowed to fly out safely.

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2 Filipino seafarers among passengers of Korean plane in Cebu ... (Manila Bulletin)

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has instructed its attached agencies to assist the two Filipino seafarers onboard Korean Air flight KE631 that ...

“A thorough investigation will be performed together with the local aviation authorities and Korean authorities to determine the cause(s) of this event. Our overall goal is for our valued guests to trust that Korean Air will treat them well, and honor us with the opportunity to welcome them once again,” he added. “I have directed OWWA and POEA to assist OFWs who may be affected, especially with flight cancelations, etc.

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Korean Air Plane Overshoots Runway, Shuts Philippine Airport (Voice of America)

The 162 passengers and 11 crew members escaped from the aircraft using emergency slides.

The plane lay tipped forward on a grassy area with its front landing wheel not visible and emergency slides deployed at the doors. Authorities were also assessing if the other aircraft that are stranded at the airport could be allowed to fly out safely. The front underbelly of the plane was sheared off and its nose was heavily damaged.

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173 passengers, crew reported safe after Korean Air jet overshoots ... (USA TODAY)

"All passengers are safe and being attended by ground personnel," the Philippine aviation agency said in a statement. The Airbus A330 from Incheon, South Korea, ...

"I would like to extend my sincere sentiments regarding the Korean Air Flight KE631 incident at Mactan-Cebu International Airport on October 23, 2022. said in a statement. The Airbus A330 from Incheon, South Korea, attempted to land twice before overrunning the runway on the third attempt, Korean Air Lines Co.

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All passengers safe as Korean Air aircraft overruns Cebu runway (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – All the 162 passengers and 11 crew of a Korean Air aircraft from Incheon are reported safe after the plane overran the runway at Mactan-Cebu ...

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Korean Air plane crashes off runway after thunderstorms thwart ... (FOX Weather)

A Korean Air plane slid off a runway in the Philippines after making multiple attempts to land in a thunderstorm on Sunday, according to flight tracking and ...

Flight tracker data from FlightAware also shows the plane made two landing attempts before the pilot flew away and circled over open water before making the third and final attempt. "Thunderstorms developed as the plane was trying to land, and based on our flight tracking data from FlightAware, you can clearly see the flight made multiple landing attempts before landing," FOX Weather Meteorologist Jordan Overton said. FOX Forecast Center radar shows thunderstorms over the airport around the time of the landing at 11:17 p.m.

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Korean Air plane overshoots runway, closing Philippine airport (NBC News)

A damaged Korean Air plane remained stuck in the grass at a central Philippine airport after it overshot a runway in rainy weather.

Authorities were also assessing if the other aircraft that are stranded at the airport could be allowed to fly out safely. The plane lay tipped forward on a grassy area with its front landing wheel not visible and emergency slides deployed at the doors. No injuries were reported among the 162 passengers and 11 crewmembers who escaped from the aircraft using emergency slides.

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