A KLM Boeing 737 traveling from Oslo to Amsterdam made an emergency landing in Norway Friday evening after an issue during takeoff.
“During takeoff of flight KL1204 from Oslo with destination Amsterdam this evening (28-12) a loud noise was heard. It was decided to divert to the airport of Sandefjord,” KLM wrote.
“After landing, the Boeing 737 veered off the runway into the grass at low speed. All 176 passengers and 6 crew members are unharmed and are being taken care of. The circumstances of the incident are being investigated,” it added.
NEW: A KLM Boeing 737 made an emergency landing and skidded off the runway in Oslo, Norway due to a malfunction in its hydraulic system
Pilots noticed the issue soon after takeoff at around 4,900ft, and quickly diverted to a nearby airfield
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NL Times reports:
Local media reported that the pilots noticed smoke emanating from the left engine, and after the landing, the aircraft was no longer steerable. It skidded off the runway and came to a stop in the grass.
Dutch passenger, cyclist Amber Kraak said, “Information from the cockpit indicated it was a tire blowout, and the hydraulic system was damaged.” She added that due to fog in Oslo, the pilots decided to divert to an alternate airport.
Martin Frank, another passenger, seated near the front of the plane, described hearing the loud sound during takeoff. “It was like hitting something,” he said, adding that the captain’s communication was clear, which helped maintain calm in the cabin.
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Upon arrival, there was confusion and delays. “There was a logistical mess,” Frank said. “Everyone needed to get to the terminal, luggage had to be removed, and hotels had to be arranged. We’re heading back to Oslo tonight and hopefully home tomorrow.”
“A KLM flight bound for Amsterdam skidded off the runway at Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport following an emergency landing due to hydraulic failure on Saturday. The Boeing 737-800 veered off runway 18 during its rollout and came to a stop in soft grass. All 182 passengers and crew were evacuated safely, with no injuries reported,” Mario Nawfal wrote.
“Airport operations were briefly halted as recovery efforts began, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. This incident follows similar emergencies, including a deadly crash in South Korea and a runway mishap in Canada within the last 24 hours,” he added.
KLM BOEING 737-800 SKIDS OFF RUNWAY IN NORWAY, NO INJURIES REPORTED
A KLM flight bound for Amsterdam skidded off the runway at Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport following an emergency landing due to hydraulic failure on Saturday.
The Boeing 737-800 veered off runway 18 during… pic.twitter.com/IgootTQa68
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 29, 2024
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