VIM Airlines Boeing 737 skids off runway at Riga Airport

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Last Friday a VIM Airlines Boeing 737-500 skidded off the runway upon departure from Riga airport, the airline operated a charter flight for a icehockey team. 40 passengers and 7 crew but no injuries. Riga Airport was closed for 2 hours.

Full detail: http://avherald.com/h?article=4a508815

Picture: http://www.aviofoto.lv/?c=bilde&id=23598

Photo: aviofoto.lv / Aleksandrs Cubikins

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This post was published on 20 February 2017 01:49

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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