A Korean Air airline went off the runway while landing due to bad weather in the central Philippines.

Authorities said all 173 people on board are safe. 

The Philippine Aviation Agency has declared the closure of the airport on the island of Mactan, in the province of Cebu.

The photos show the front belly of the plane partially ripped off, but the airline and the airline agency did not provide details of the damage. 

According to the airline's statements, the Airbus A330, hailing from Incheon, South Korea, attempted to land twice before passing the runway on its third attempt.

The passengers were evacuated from the plane using the emergency slides.

The airline said it is trying to find out the cause of the crash.