In Chiang Rai, a Nok Air plane slid off the runway whereas landing as a end result of heavy rains that resulted in slippery ground situations. Rich took place last night time, as a landing Boeing 737-800 skidded off the runway at Mae Fah Luang International Airport within the northern province. No one was injured within the crash, however it did force the cancellation of flights and the closure of the runway right now.
The airplane had departed Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok’s secondary airport the place finances airways like Nok Air operate, at eight.03pm for an hour-long flight to Chiang Rai, touchdown at 9.06pm. Six crew members were caring for the 164 passengers on board last night’s trip, flight DD108, based on information released by Nok Air.
When the plane touched down in the heavy rains, the pilot struggled to regulate the aircraft on the slippery runway, and it skidded off the path. The pilot deftly manoeuvred the airplane to a full cease off the pavement and prevented any injuries onboard the flight. A full investigation will be completed into the crash.
As a result of the incident, all Nok Air flights to Chiang Rai have been cancelled at present and the runway was closed at Mae Fah Luang International Airport at 6am with plans to reopen at 10pm. Passengers scheduled to fly out from Chiang Rai today are being bussed by Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet, and Thai Smile to Chiang Mai International Airport and flights will depart from there.
Meanwhile, Nok Air tried injury control within the press, announcing that they took great care of all their friends, shifting them with the crew off the airplane and to the terminal. Passengers waited for his or her baggage to be unloaded and transported to them while Nok Air offered them with refreshments and snacks, based on the airline’s statement.
Passengers, then again, didn’t all share such a optimistic view of the experience. Some took to Facebook to submit that their treatment after the crash was not as hospitable as the airline declared, stating that there were no drinks or food provided to them, regardless of the airline’s claim..