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The Korean Air flight invades the runway of Cebu airport, causing minor injuries

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Manila (AFP) – A Korean Air Lines flight with 173 people on board slid off the runway at Cebu International Airport in the Philippines, causing light crews, the Philippine Civil Aviation Authority said today. airport.

The Philippine Civil Aviation Authority said in a report that after a Korean Air Airbus SE A330 wide-body aircraft from Incheon invaded the runway, all 173 passengers and crew members were safely evacuated. and treated at the airport clinic for mild symptoms.

The airport’s chief assistant said the airport would be closed until midnight and that authorities were working to resume flights that day. “We hope the plane can be removed tomorrow,” the official said.

Korean Air President Woo Kee-hong (Woo Kee-hong, transliteration) posted an apology letter on the official website, stating that a full investigation will be conducted with the local airline and the Korean side will clarify the cause of the accident. .

“We remain committed to our commitment to operate safely and will do our best to take measures to prevent the accident from happening again,” said Woo Kihong.

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