Ryanair aircraft skids of runway in LIG - emergency evacuation,all 175 pax +crew safe
Ryanair confirmed this afternoon (21st March 2008) that its flight FR1216 from Brussels Charleroi to Limoges in Western France, which landed on schedule at 16.00 (local), skidded after landing and the aircraft came to a stop approx. 10 metres off the end of the runway in a grass run-off area.
At the time of landing, it was raining, the runway was wet and subject to gusting winds, although the prevailing conditions were within safely limits.
None of the 175 passengers, or the 6 crew suffered injuries as a result of this skid. The Captain initiated an emergency exit and passengers were evacuated using the aircraft slides and were transferred by bus to the terminal building. Their bags were subsequently removed to allow them continue onwards to their destination. All passengers have been offered any assistance necessary in order to complete their journey. One pregnant passenger has been taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.
Further details available on Ryanair website