Butuan aircraft runway closed after freak accident; 7 CebuPac flights canceled

 

Butuan's Bancasi airport halted their operations Saturday after a Cebu Pacific aircraft's nose wheel went off the runway. 
 

"CEB flight 5J 220 Butuan - Cebu today has been cancelled after the aircraft nose wheel went off the runway as it was turning in preparation for takeoff," said Cebu Pacific in a public message posted on Facebook at 2:27pm. 

 

"All passengers have deplaned and are currently being re-accommodated in the next available flights. The Butuan runway has been temporarily closed," the statement added. 

 

Several other flights were cancelled because of the incident:

 

5J220 Butuan-Cebu

5J785/786 Manila-Butuan-Manila

5J791/792 Manila-Butuan-Manila

5J223/224 Cebu-Butuan-Cebu

 

Passengers affected were offered options including free rebooking of flight within 30 days, rerouting to the nearest alternate airport in Cagayan De Oro or Davao, or a full refund. - GMA News