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Molde, Norway, December 19, 2024: On Thursday evening, a Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737-800 flying plane DY430 from Oslo to Molde suffered a terrifying incident when it drifted off the runway at Molde Airport. The airplane, which carried 165 passengers and 6 crew members, encountered poor weather conditions, including high gusts and a slick runway.
The plane, registered LN-NIP, came to a stop barely 15 meters from the ocean. Despite the horrific situation, all passengers and crew were safely evacuated by emergency slides. There have been no injuries reported.
A passenger reported it appeared the aircraft touched down late, skidded off the runway, and nearly fell into the sea. Some people were seen trying to evacuate with their luggage.
According to Norwegian media channels, the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has launched a detailed inquiry into the incident’s actual cause. The event took place at a period of increased weather activity in the region.
Molde Airport was temporarily closed as emergency services worked to clear the runway and assess the damage to the aircraft.
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