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alfajiri ya jana saa 11.30 hali ya hewa ilikuwa mbaya katika uwanja wa ndege wa Entebe (poor visibility) lakini jamaa akalazimisha kutua bila kuuona uwanja. matokeo yake ikatua nje ya uwanja. all 60 passangers walitoka salama
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A formal investigation is underway following a runway excursion at Entebbe International Airport on Wednesday. The airport's main runway will remain closed for assessment of the damaged Rwandair CRJ-900.
The initial, brief investigation points towards poor markings on the runway and low visibility due to heavy rain. Entebbe’s main runway, 17/35, was recently renovated as part of the airport’s development plan.
Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority has reported that the airport's secondary runway, 12/30, remains operational.
In a statement to local media, Rwandair confirmed the incident, adding,
Aviation crews are highly trained for such incidents, usually working alongside airports to lower the runway excursion risk, including checking runway condition, aircraft performance, and path management. EASA notes that risk can be mitigated further by adhering to robust policies for a safe descent and approach planning, having a stabilized approach, safe landing, and a go-around if required.
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A formal investigation is underway following a runway excursion at Entebbe International Airport on Wednesday. The airport's main runway will remain closed for assessment of the damaged Rwandair CRJ-900.
Details of the incident
Rwandair flight WB464 from Nairobi skidded off the runway upon touchdown early on Wednesday morning. The Bombardier CRJ-900, registration 9XR-WI, veered right off the runway, coming to a stop with all gear on soft ground. All 60 passengers disembarked safely with no reported injuries.The initial, brief investigation points towards poor markings on the runway and low visibility due to heavy rain. Entebbe’s main runway, 17/35, was recently renovated as part of the airport’s development plan.
Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority has reported that the airport's secondary runway, 12/30, remains operational.
In a statement to local media, Rwandair confirmed the incident, adding,
Similar incidents
Runway excursions are simply incidents where an aircraft improperly exits the runway. While they are the most frequent accident type, they are still very infrequent, with no severe runway excursions reported in 2021 according to the International Air Transport Association.Aviation crews are highly trained for such incidents, usually working alongside airports to lower the runway excursion risk, including checking runway condition, aircraft performance, and path management. EASA notes that risk can be mitigated further by adhering to robust policies for a safe descent and approach planning, having a stabilized approach, safe landing, and a go-around if required.
Entebbe's Main Runway Closed After Rwandair CRJ Incident
Flight WB464 skidded off the runway early on Wednesday morning. The initial investigation points to poor visibility caused by heavy rain.