Scare at JKIA after plane mishap
A temporary safety scare played out at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after a domestic flight plane from Mandera veered off the taxiway shortly after landing sparking tension and scampering.
At the time, there were fifty passengers on board.
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) confirmed the safe evacuation of all passengers and crew members.
In a statement, the authority’s acting Managing, Dr Mohamud Gedi, said the incident was thereafter contained, and emergency response services were activated.
“A domestic flight from Elwak Airstrip in Mandera to JKIA Nairobi with 50 passengers on board veered off Taxiway Echo shortly after landing at JKIA.
All passengers and crew were safely accounted for,” he said without delving into further details.
The statement said the airport’s operations remained normal, but sources indicate that the incident caused some delays in cargo clearance and takeoff.
“The Authority is working closely with the relevant aviation agencies to ensure the safe removal of the aircraft. Kenya Airports Authority reassures the public of its continued commitment to the safety, security, and efficiency of airport operations,” he added.
