Vietjet plane makes emergency landing at Laoag Airport
A COMMERCIAL plane carrying 207 passengers and seven crew members made an unscheduled but safe landing at the Laoag International Airport in Ilocos Norte, an official of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said.
CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio said no passenger and crew members were hurt.
Airport personnel immediately extended assistance to the affected passengers.
Apolonio said the Vietjet was enroute to Vietnam from South Korea City when it encountered technical problem.
“The pilot did not declare an emergency. He informed the tower of difficulty due to a technical problem. No engine failure was reported,” said Apolonio.
The passengers were brought to an airport lounge to wait for a replacement aircraft.
