Incident
On July 5, 2015, at approximately 0210 local time, a Boeing 737-800, registration HL8224, operating as Korean Airlines Flight 2115, experienced a runway excursion at A.B. Won Pat Guam International Airport in Tamuning, Guam. The aircraft was on an international transport flight from Busan, South Korea, under the provisions of the Korean Civil Aviation Regulations.
Flight and Weather Conditions
Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the incident, and an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan had been filed. The flight crew conducted an ILS approach to runway 06R.
Runway Excursion
After landing on runway 06R in heavy rain, the airplane veered off the right-hand side of the runway. The pilot corrected the trajectory and returned the aircraft to the runway, bringing it to a complete stop. The pilot subsequently requested that the aircraft be towed to the gate.
Damage and Injuries
The airplane sustained minor damage. Additionally, two runway edge lights, two taxiway lights, and a taxiway sign were damaged beyond repair due to impact with the aircraft. The 2 flight crew, 5 cabin crew, and 75 passengers on board were not injured.
Investigation
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the National Transportation Safety Board delegated authority for the investigation of the incident to the Korean Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) of the Republic of Korea. Further information can be obtained from the ARAIB.