Update: Runway reopens at Kahului Airport after incident involving Hawaiian Airlines flight from Seattle to Maui that had brake trouble

Update: 3:09 p.m., July 11, 2024

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. An airline spokesperson tells Maui Now that 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, according to both airline representatives and a spokesperson with the state Department of Transportation.

Hawaiian Airlines reports the aircraft is being pulled out of service for assessment. “We sincerely apologize to our guests and thank our crew for their professionalism,” said Tara Shimooka, Hawaiian Airlines spokesperson.

Earlier media outlet reports indicated the incident was a result of a plane overshooting the runway. DOT Maui Airports Manager, Marvin Moniz tells Maui Now that the airplane did not go off the runway, but stopped in the safety zone. Crews were able to conduct an inspection on site and reported no damage to the aircraft or runway.

The incident was reported at 1:37 p.m. and Runway 2/20 was reopened at 2:01 p.m, according to Moniz. One American Airlines mainland flight from Dallas to Maui was diverted to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport at Honolulu during the closure, according to the state Department of Transportation. That plane refueled and was headed back to Maui at last report.

Update: 2:37 p.m., July 11, 2024

Runway 2/20 at Kahului Airport has reopened as of 2:37 p.m. One mainland flight was diverted to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport at Honolulu, according to the state Department of Transportation. Media outlets report the earlier closure was due to an incident involving a plane overshooting the runway.

There were no reported injuries, according to the state DOT. Transportation officials deferred further comment to Hawaiian Airlines. Maui Now reached out to the airline for comment and is awaiting response.

Previous Post: 1:57 p.m., July 11, 2024

The state Department of Transportation reports there is a temporary closure of Runway 2/20 at Kahului Airport. Larger aircraft are being diverted to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport at Honolulu for the interim. Interisland flights are being directed to Runway 5/23.

*Updates will be provided as they become available.