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Ilyushin Il-76 Cargo Plane Possibly Tied to Wagner Group Crashes in Mali

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 14:42:06 +0000

An Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft has met a tragic fate at Gao Airport in Mali. The aircraft, registered as EW-412TH, had arrived from Minsk, Belarus, the previous day with a scheduled departure to Istanbul, Turkey today. This incident has sparked intense speculation and raised questions about its true ownership and purpose. Malian Army or Wagner PMC? [...]

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Max Air’s Boeing 737 Fleet Suspended by NCAA Following Safety Occurrences

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:38:25 +0000

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken immediate action to suspend the operation of Max Air’s Boeing 737 aircraft type, citing four safety occurrences that have taken place between May and July. The suspension, communicated through a letter issued on July 12, 2023, suspends Parts A3 and D43 of Max Air’s Operations Specifications, which [...]

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Brazen Theft at Lagos Airport: Criminal Gang Steals Newly Installed Runway Lights

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:55:12 +0000

In a shocking incident that highlights the pervasive issue of organized crime in Nigeria, a criminal gang targeted Lagos Airport and successfully stole a significant portion of the newly installed runway lighting. According to local media reports, thieves managed to steal a substantial portion of the runway 18R/36L lighting at Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport. [...]

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Halla Airlines Embraer EMB-120 Crashes at Mogadishu Airport, All Passengers Survive

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:26:34 +0000

In a recent incident at Mogadishu International Airport (HCMM), Somalia, a Halla Airlines Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia aircraft (registration: 6O-AAD) was involved in a landing accident. While the aircraft sustained severe damage, all 30 passengers and 4 crew members on board managed to escape with only minor injuries. The incident has sparked investigations into the cause [...]

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Boeing 747 Loses Set of Four Wheels During Landing in Luxembourg

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Mon, 15 May 2023 11:03:29 +0000

A Boeing 747 freighter operated by Cargolux experienced a landing gear problem upon its return to Luxembourg Airport yesterday afternoon, resulting in the loss of an entire set of four wheels during touchdown. The incident, captured on video, showcased the unusual occurrence that left the aircraft grounded and the airport temporarily closed. The Cargolux flight, [...]

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FlyCAA Airbus A320 Makes Emergency landing after Elevator Failure

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:54:38 +0000

Compagnie Africaine d’Aviation (flyCAA) Airbus A320-200 experienced a mid-air emergency on January 29, 2023. The aircraft, registration 9S-ABM, was en route from Mbuji Mayi to Kinshasa N’Djili when most of the left-hand elevator detached from the aircraft during takeoff. Despite the malfunction, the pilot elected to continue the flight, making only right-hand turns to minimize [...]

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