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No injuries after Hawaiian Air flight overshoots Kahului runway

A runway at the Kahului Airport was briefly closed Thursday afternoon after a Hawaiian Airlines flight carrying 173 passengers was towed to the gate after experiencing problems with its brakes on landing.

”Hawaiian Airlines flight HA29 from Seattle to Maui, carrying 173 guests and six crew members, experienced an issue with its brakes upon arrival into OGG. The pilots were able to bring the aircraft to a complete stop on the runway surface, and the aircraft was towed to the gate where guests deplaned. There are no reported injuries. The aircraft is being pulled out of service for assessment. We sincerely apologize to our guests and thank our crew for their professionalism,” the airline said in a statement.

The state Department of Transportation said one mainland flight was redirected to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Interisland flights were directed to runway 5/23.

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