A KLM flight experiences a hydraulic failure and makes an emergency landing in Norway

A KLM Boeing 737-800 skids off the runway due to a hydraulic malfunction, forcing an emergency landing in Norway.

On Saturday, December 28, a hydraulic failure prompted a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight to divert, resulting in an emergency landing at Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport in Norway.

The crew took precautions after the Boeing 737-800, registered as flight KL1204 from Oslo to Amsterdam, made a loud noise during takeoff. The aircraft, which had six crew members and 176 passengers on board, made a safe landing but skidded off runway 18 during the rollout, landing in soft grass close to a taxiway.

All 182 passengers on board were uninjured despite the unsettling experience. Shortly after the incident, KLM released a statement stating, “A loud noise was heard during takeoff of flight KL1204 from Oslo with destination Amsterdam this evening (28-12).” The decision was made to divert to Sandefjord Airport. The Boeing 737 swerved off the runway into the grass at a slow speed after landing.

Six staff members and all 176 passengers are safe and receiving treatment. Investigations are underway into the incident’s circumstances.

Emergency personnel swiftly arrived on the site to offer aid, and passengers were evacuated using mobile steps. The cause of the runway mishap and hydraulic breakdown is being looked into by authorities in collaboration with KLM.