Vietjet: After technical fault, 'Vietjet' plane made emergency landing in Philippines, all passengers safe
A Vietjet plane made an emergency landing in the northern Philippines on Wednesday morning due to a technical fault. There were 214 people on board the plane and all are safe. None of the passengers and crew were hurt. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, the Airbus A-321 was on its way to Vietnam from the South Korean city of Incheon when it developed a technical fault.
A Vietjet plane made an emergency landing in the northern Philippines on Wednesday morning due to a technical fault. There were 214 people on board the plane and all are safe. None of the passengers and crew were hurt.
The Airbus A-321 was en route to Vietnam from the South Korean city of Incheon when it developed a technical snag and was forced to divert to Laoag International Airport in Ilocos Norte province, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines.
No fault in any engine of the plane
Civil Aviation Agency spokesman Eric Apollonio told 'The Associated Press' (AP), "The pilot did not declare any emergency." He informed the 'Tower' about the technical problem. However, no engine failure has been reported.
Apollonio said another plane has been arranged for the passengers, which is expected to arrive on Wednesday. As long as the passengers have been asked to wait in the 'Lounge' of the airport.