Created Saturday, May 24th 2025 11:22Z, last updated Saturday, May 24th 2025 18:21Z
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.
