Jet headed for Norf. skids off runway

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Military officials say a chartered Delta Airlines jet headed to Norfolk skidded off the runway at Jacksonville Naval Air Station during stormy weather.

The 167 passengers aboard Delta charter flight 8957 were coming from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba when the Boeing 737 ran into mud after leaving the runway Saturday night.

Base public affairs officer Miriam Gallet said no one was injured and the incident is under review.

A Delta Airlines spokesperson told WAVY.com passengers who were headed to Norfolk were transported to Jacksonville International Airport to be accommodated on another aircraft.

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