Monrovia-The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) says regular flight operations have resumed hours in spite of everything flights have been cancelled because of a runway incident early Thursday afternoon.
Travellers have been left stranded on Thursday, Might 29, after a personal jet convey again tPresident Boakai from the fiftieth Anniversary Celebration of ECOWAS skilled a tire burst upon touchdown ensuing within the plane changing into quickly motionless on the runway.
Incoming flights and passengers have been stated to have been redirected.
Nonetheless, officers on the Liberia Airport Authority say the plane has been safely faraway from the lively portion of the runway on the Roberts Worldwide Airport (RIA), due to LAA’s emergency response crew, in collaboration with technical aviation personnel who swiftly deployed all obligatory sources to handle the scenario.
In the meantime, the LAA dismissed public hypothesis, suggesting that the incident was brought on by poor runway circumstances.
“The runway infrastructure stays absolutely compliant with worldwide aviation security requirements.
The incident was solely because of a mechanical concern involving the plane’s tire and never the situation of the runway.” LAA officers added.
“Importantly, His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., and all different people on board have been safely evacuated with out damage, in full alignment with the airport’s emergency response procedures.
The LAA stays dedicated to making sure the very best requirements of security, effectivity, and transparency in all airport operations.
We thank the general public for his or her persistence and understanding and can proceed to offer updates as obligatory.” The assertion concluded.
