Plane slides off taxiway and stuck in the grass at YVR
As snow in Metro Vancouver continues to cause havoc for drivers on Tuesday, it looks like the slippery conditions are impacting pilots too.
In a statement from YVR, it says a plane went off a taxiway and is stuck in the grass.
Ok so heres what happening at YVR tonight thanks to my pilot buddy. Eva Air Triple 7 off the taxiway in snow. Apparently like 120 degree turn at higher speed. Poor design so landing other runway and busy. #aviation #AvGeek #BCStorm #BCSnow pic.twitter.com/aDiX6f8YIA
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— Justin Nomura aka @VanCity_J_NO (@Justin_Nomura_) November 30, 2022
According to the statement, it says EVA Air Flight 10 from Taipei, Taiwan, landed at the airport around 7 p.m., but when it was making its way to the gate it slid off of the tarmac and is stuck beside the runway.
The group says that there are no reports of injuries, and crews are working to get passengers safely to the airport.
YVR Airport in Richmond, B.C. on Tuesday November 29th, 2022. (CityNews Image)
But due to the incident, it says one runway is closed for arrivals “and other flights may experience delays.”
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Flights can still come and go, as YVR says another runway is open, and the airport is “fully operational.”
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Before heading to the airport, YVR says passengers should make sure to check if their flight is delayed or canceled.
“We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to support those impacted by this incident as well as today’s snow conditions,” it added.
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the plane slid off the runway, when it slid off the taxiway.
