Boeing’s Dangerous Adventures Continue: Emergency Landing in Norway

A KLM flight from Oslo to Amsterdam had an unexpected “grassroots” experience on Saturday.

Turns out a hydraulic failure forced an emergency landing.

The Boeing 737-800 diverted to Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport.

What tipped off the pilots?

There was a mysterious “loud noise” and smoke from the left engine.

You know, the usual trademark signs of a Boeing airplane.

And when it landed, it was skidding off the runway and onto the grass.

At least the bumpy ending to this was one that all the passengers would walk away from and live to tell the tale.

Not sure why people are still flying on Boeings.

Are there more adrenaline junkies out there than we would’ve guessed?

Me, I’d rather use an inflatable raft to get to my destination that get anywhere near a Boeing.

#BreakingNews: KLM Flight #KL1204 Skids Off Runway After Emergency Landing at Torp Airport,Norway 🇳🇴

A KLM Boeing 737-800 (#PHBXM) operating flight KL1204 from Oslo to Amsterdam faced a harrowing emergency landing on December 28, 2024. Shortly after takeoff at 18:00 CET, the… pic.twitter.com/HZWwluQwCi

— Antony Ochieng,KE✈️ (@Turbinetraveler) December 28, 2024

New York Post reports:

A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight bound for Amsterdam from Norway skidded off the runway after a hydraulic failure forced the plane to reroute for an emergency landing on Saturday.

The Boeing 737-800 was en route from Oslo, Norway, to Amsterdam, but diverted from its planned route and landed at the Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport after “a loud noise was heard,” the airline said in a statement.

Smoke was spotted coming from the left engine and pilots called in the emergency and said they couldn’t control the plane, local Norwegian media outlets reported.

After landing on the runway, the aircraft suddenly veered completely off the tarmac “into the grass at low speed.”

All 176 passengers and six crew members onboard were uninjured, KLM said.

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🚨🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway

Boeing makes an emergency landing & skids off the runway.

There is something going seriously wrong with planes everywhere ‼️ pic.twitter.com/XLdDWsPMfK

— Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) December 29, 2024

The Express Tribune adds:

This incident marks the third aviation accident within a 24-hour period, following a tragic crash in South Korea, which left 179 people presumed dead.

Additionally, an Air Canada flight was also forced to make an emergency landing on the same day due to a malfunction with its landing gear at Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

As investigations continue, authorities are examining the possibility of a hydraulic system failure contributing to the crash at Oslo Torp.

🚨 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

It’s not yet known what caused the… pic.twitter.com/g9vtvJB4um

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 29, 2024

And this was just 1 of 3 within 24 hours.

🚨 3 Plane Crashes in 1 Day – Here’s What Happened:

1️⃣ 🇰🇷 Jeju Air crash in South Korea – 177 lives lost in a tragic landing accident 💔
2️⃣ 🇳🇴 KLM emergency landing in Norway – All 182 passengers safe 🙏
3️⃣ 🇨🇦 Air Canada landing gear failure – No casualties, but a terrifying… pic.twitter.com/ERcwHQqbGc

— Alex (@alx_onxx) December 29, 2024

For those who prefer water instead of flying, there’s plenty of options on eBay.

(This is tongue in cheek, of course. If you ever do use a raft or sail, be sure to exercise all necessary safety precautions.)

Or just sail away for $1,600.

How much is a round trip to Europe on a Boeing that may or may not land? (Be sure to bring your own duct tape and spare screws.)