An Afriqiyah Airways A330-300, registration 5A-ONQ performing Hajj flight 8U-1542 from Beida (Libya) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), was backtracking runway 10 for departure when at the turn pad the aircraft attempted to line up, however, all gear went off the paved surface of the runway. The aircraft became stuck on soft ground.

The airline confirmed a minor runway excursion during line up for departure stating, that no injuries and no damage occurred.

The aircraft with the nose gear off the runway (Photo: Afriqiyah Airways):
The aircraft with the nose gear off the runway (Photo: Afriqiyah Airways)


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