Information regarding Haneda Flight bound to Gimpo aborted
2016.05.27
1. Date/Time : May 27 2016 / around 1220
2. Fleet Type : B777-300
3. FLT # / Route : KE2708, HND-GMP
4. Location : Haneda Airport
5. Status of Passenger and Crew
– Number of Passengers : 302
– 16 crewmembers excluding pilots
6. The Extent of Damage
– The subject plane was taxiing for take-off when flame was detected from engine No.1. The take-off was immediately canceled.
– Immediately after the cancelation of take-off all passengers were evacuated using slides.
7. Alternative Flight Info.
– Alternative flight (KE2708) will depart from Haneda Airport at 20:46 and arrive at Gimpo Airport at 22:50.
8. Contact Number
– Information regarding passengers on Flight number KE2708 may be obtained by telephoning Korean Air at 02 2656 7252
Korea Toll-free number: 080-656-2001 / Overseas : 82-2-2656-2200
U.S. Toll-free number : 800-758-9221
