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Norwegian Air Boeing Skids Off Runway, Stops Near Fjord

A Norwegian Air Shuttle flight with 165 passengers narrowly avoided a disaster after sliding off an icy runway in Molde, Norway.

  • The Boeing 737-800 skidded approximately 150 meters past the runway's end, stopping just 15 meters from the fjord's edge.
  • The incident occurred during the plane's landing at Molde Airport, which is surrounded by water on three sides.
  • Weather conditions, including icy surfaces and strong wind gusts, were identified as the primary factors behind the runway overrun.
  • All 165 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated via emergency slides, though some passengers were visibly shaken.
  • The airport was temporarily closed following the incident, and alcohol tests for the crew confirmed zero blood alcohol levels.
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