A Kuwait Airways flight with 284 passengers headed for the Philippines experienced a minor incident early Friday, as reported by KUNA. The incident occurred at 4:24 am at Kuwait International Airport, prior to departure, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
DGCA spokesperson Abdullah Al-Rajhi clarified in a press release that no passengers or crew were injured. He attributed the incident to an unexpected technical issue with the braking system while the plane was taxiing.
He assured that all passengers on flight KU417 were unharmed and in good condition, noting that the aircraft sustained only minor fuselage damage.
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Al-Rajhi mentioned that technical authorities promptly responded to the situation. The aircraft was secured, and thorough technical inspections ensured operational safety.
Passengers were provided with an alternative flight, which departed at 12:20 pm. He stressed that passenger and crew safety is a top priority for the DGCA and Kuwait Airways, and such incidents are managed with the utmost air safety standards.
