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Pilot Mistakenly Lands on 'Runway Under Repair' at Hiroshima Airport

HIROSHIMA, May 23 (News On Japan) - A passenger jet arriving from Hokkaido made an unexpected stop on Wednesday after entering a restricted construction area at Hiroshima Airport, running over a concrete base and coming to a halt on the taxiway.

The incident occurred at around 9 p.m., when ANA Flight 1272 from New Chitose Airport was taxiing after landing and mistakenly moved into a zone under construction.

According to ANA and Hiroshima Airport authorities, the plane crossed over a concrete pedestal before stopping. Part of the aircraft sustained damage and became immobile, prompting the evacuation of all 126 passengers about 90 minutes later using a mobile staircase. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew.

One passenger recalled the moment of the incident, saying, "The plane suddenly braked hard while still moving after landing, and I was shocked, wondering what had happened." Another mentioned, "They said the aircraft had gone into a restricted zone and couldn’t move any further."

Despite the incident, airport officials confirmed that there would be no impact on other flights arriving or departing from Hiroshima Airport on May 22nd.

Source: RCC

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