South Korean Airlines said on Monday that its flight KE631, carrying 173 passengers, crashed on the runway while landing at Mactan-Cebu International Airport in the Philippines the day before, but no injuries were reported.
South Korean news agency Yonhap reported that Korean Air expressed “deep regret” over the accident; Because it always prioritizes safety in all its operations.
“A thorough investigation will be carried out jointly with the local aviation authorities and the Korean authorities to determine the cause of this accident,” said Wu Kee Hong, president of the company.
Passengers have been transferred to three local hotels and an alternative flight is being arranged, the statement said.
The A330-300 twice attempted to land in bad weather, according to the statement, and on the third attempt it overran the runway on Sunday evening.
