Plane with Several Passengers Veers Off The Runway During Take-off at Lichota Airstrip in Migori County
Plane with Several Passengers Veers Off; A plane carrying 10 passengers and one crew member veered off the Lichota Airstrip in Migori while taking off.
According to Witnesses, the plane was nearing the end of the runway when it veered off and a cloud of billowing smoke ensued.
Fortunately, no fatalities or injuries were recorded.
One witness stated,” I was in my compound next to the airstrip when I saw the plane trying to take off from the runway. It lost control and stalled at the end of the runaway,”
Witnesses also revealed that their efforts to jump in and rescue the passengers were thwarted by the Airstrip officials who rushed the scene.
The aircraft has also been identified as the property of Z.Boskovic Air Charters with registration number 5Y-ZBW.
In a statement, Z. Boskovic Air Charters revealed that the company had gotten in touch with relevant authorities who have taken over investigations.
“We have engaged the relevant authorities to support the investigation of the incident and are closely investigating the incident.”
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