Taiwanese plane overshoots Kalibo runway; all passengers, crew safe
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Taiwanese plane overshoots Kalibo runway; all passengers, crew safe
ABS-CBN News
Published Mar 13, 2019 11:29 PM PHT
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Updated Mar 13, 2019 11:42 PM PHT

MANILA--A Far Eastern Air Transport plane from Taipei overshot the runway of Kalibo International Airport on Wednesday night, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said.
MANILA--A Far Eastern Air Transport plane from Taipei overshot the runway of Kalibo International Airport on Wednesday night, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said.
CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio said the incident happened at 6:04 p.m., while normal operations resumed by 7:34 p.m.
CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio said the incident happened at 6:04 p.m., while normal operations resumed by 7:34 p.m.
"Nag-overextend 'yung kaniyang gulong sa grassy area ng Kalibo International Aiprort during 'yung kaniyang 180-degree turn papunta roon sa airport terminal," he told radio DZMM.
"Nag-overextend 'yung kaniyang gulong sa grassy area ng Kalibo International Aiprort during 'yung kaniyang 180-degree turn papunta roon sa airport terminal," he told radio DZMM.
All 121 passengers and 7 crew members are safe, police said.
All 121 passengers and 7 crew members are safe, police said.
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Bayan Patroller Benedicto Cuarez, a crew of Southwest Tours Boracay, said the plane remained at the airport past 9 p.m.
Bayan Patroller Benedicto Cuarez, a crew of Southwest Tours Boracay, said the plane remained at the airport past 9 p.m.
Authorities said an investigation is ongoing.
Authorities said an investigation is ongoing.
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