Just got news that an AirAsia aircraft skidded in Kuching International Airport in Sarawak, Malaysia. Thankfully everyone is alright in this incident. It happens during heavy downpour and it could be the aircraft aquaplaned off the runway on landing.
Here is an excerpt of the story from New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: An AirAsia aircraft from here skidded off the runway as it landed in Kuching during heavy rain last night, slightly injuring four passengers and forcing the closure of the Kuching International Airport.
Malaysia Airports Berhad (MAB) said the airport remained closed as at 11am today, and that 24 incoming and outgoing flights had been affected by then.
MAB said the aircraft skidded and veered off the runway upon landing at 10.02pm.
Flight AK5218 of the budget airline had originated from the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) in Kuala Lumpur.
Read more: Kuching airport closed after plane mishap http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/Kuchingairportclosedafterplanemishap/Article/#ixzz1Ai7ISrKN
Photos from Mohd Ramzan’s cousin – MalaysianWings.net
A quick look, there are no major damage on the wing & fuselage. Not sure about the engine though.
Other links on AirAsia incident;
http://www.avherald.com/h?article=4360264d&opt=2560
http://www.theborneopost.com/?p=86109
http://www.malaysianwings.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=15369
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