29th December 2024 – (Oslo) A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 737-800 operating flight KL1204 veered off runway 18 at Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport on 28th December 2024 during an emergency landing. The aircraft had initially departed from Oslo Airport before requiring diversion to Torp due to undisclosed circumstances.
The Boeing 737, registered as PH-BXM and now 24.2 years old, successfully touched down but lost control during the landing roll, skidding onto adjacent grass terrain alongside the taxiway. Initial reports indicate that approximately 182 individuals were on board, including both passengers and crew members.
The incident has raised concerns regarding the conditions that led to the diversion from Oslo and the subsequent runway excursion. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the specific factors contributing to this event. KLM operates the Boeing 737-800 as a key component of its fleet, utilising this narrow-body airliner extensively in commercial aviation.