In a tense moment turned routine, a Jeju Air flight carrying 183 passengers and six crew members briefly veered off the runway at Can Tho International Airport in Vietnam this week. According to Yonhap, the aircraft slipped onto a grassy safety zone during taxiing before safely returning to the tarmac, with no one harmed.
While one of the planes landing gear tires was torn, the incident highlights how advanced safety protocols and crew training swiftly handle unexpected deviations. Aviation safety data shows that while takeoff and landing are the most critical phases, robust procedures keep passengers out of harms way in nearly all runway excursions.
Looking ahead, the aviation industry is accelerating the adoption of AI-driven landing assistance and predictive maintenance to make every flight safer. For business and tech enthusiasts, these innovations underscore how real-time data and cutting-edge technology are revolutionizing air travel.
Jeju Air has announced an internal safety review, with preliminary results expected in the coming days. Meanwhile, passengers disembarked calmly and continued their journeys, undeterred by their brief runway detour.
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No injuries reported after Jeju Air plane veers off runway in Vietnam
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