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Old 28th Sep 2018, 09:04
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rog747
 
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AVherald reports the 737 came in too low and hit the water - seems not an overrun but an under shoot into the sea as first reported

The aircraft came too low and touched down into the sea about 150 meters ahead of the runway and was rapidly slowed by the water. The aircraft was evacuated, all passengers and crew were able to leave the aircraft. A few serious injuries (bone fractures) are being reported, however, no critical injuries.
Passengers reported the aircraft was on final approach to Chuuk when they thought they had a hard touch down until they realized they had landed in the sea. The aircraft floated long enough for everybody to leave the aircraft and be rescued by locals in their boats.

So, is this the case then?
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