The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said that at 1.24pm, an aircraft (KAI T-50 Golden Eagle) from the Black Eagles aerobatic team from the Republic of Korea Air Force skidded and crashed into the grass verge at the side of Changi Airport’s Runway 1 (02L/20R) and caught fire.
According to a report from Yonhap News Agency, the South Korean Air Force said “the pilot remains safe” and an investigation was launched to find out the cause of the accident, as well as the potential damage.
Runway is back open since 12:00 (Central European Time)
The Black Eagles are not scheduled to perform on Wednesday 7 February 2018 as per the original flying display schedule.
WATCH: The moment an aircraft from South Korea’s Black Eagles aerobatics team performing at the #SingaporeAirshow skids off the runway and crashes at Changi Airport https://t.co/RQJ8QcOnfY
(Video: Channel NewsAsia reader) pic.twitter.com/zCBPT86XIA
— Channel NewsAsia (@ChannelNewsAsia) 6 februari 2018
VIDEO: Black Eagle T-50B crashes during takeoff at Changi #SGAirshow https://t.co/0A0mWtJBGp pic.twitter.com/STp0S0xXnq
— FlightGlobal (@FlightGlobal) 6 februari 2018
Flights arriving and leaving Changi Airport will be delayed on Tuesday (Feb 6) afternoon after an aircraft from the South Korean aerobatic team skidded and crashed into the grass verge at the side of Changi’s Runway 1 during the Singapore Airshow. https://t.co/ERrY0RXg1V pic.twitter.com/n7qgUwKa6l
— TODAY (@TODAYonline) 6 februari 2018
Tweets with updates from Singapore Airport (@ChangiAirport)
#ADVISORY: (1/2) @ChangiAirport's Runway 1 has reopened and we are doing our best to return to normal flight operations as soon as possible. Passengers are advised to check https://t.co/oJIK2GQslW or the iChangi app for updates on flights.
— Changi Airport (@ChangiAirport) 6 februari 2018
#ADVISORY An aircraft taking part in the #SGAirshow was involved in an incident on runway 1 at abt 1.30pm. The AES put out the fire. The pilot has been sent to the clinic for a check-up. Runway 1 is closed until further notice. Some delays to flight operations are expected.
— Changi Airport (@ChangiAirport) 6 februari 2018
#ADVISORY A number of departure and arrival flts will be delayed over the next few hrs. Passengers are advised to check the latest flt info online or iChangi app. Our customer service teams are on ground to provide assistance if needed. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
— Changi Airport (@ChangiAirport) 6 februari 2018
Planes in holding for Singapore Airport
