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Friday, November 22, 2024

Widerøe Flight Lands Safely After Emergency

Published: 2024-10-24

A Widerøe flight en route from Bergen to Trondheim experienced a landing gear issue, prompting an emergency alert.

The aircraft circled over Trondheim Airport Værnes for about an hour to burn off fuel before making a safe landing.

All emergency services were on standby, and the nearby E6 highway was temporarily closed as a precaution.

Communication Manager Catharina Solli stated that standard emergency procedures were followed, and the plane will undergo a technical inspection to determine the cause of the issue.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and passengers are being debriefed by health services.