Nairobi: Jambojet plane crashes into Poland at JKIA

• Jambojet stated that one of the airline’s planes rolled off the ramp and rammed into poles at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
• Management confirmed the incident occurred on the night of Monday, December 2, but said none of their staff were injured
• The airline added that it is working with investigators to determine what may have caused the near-fatal incident

Faith Chandianya, journalist at TUKO.co.ke, has over three years of experience in politics and current affairs in Kenya

Jambojet has confirmed that one of its aircraft was damaged after it collided with poles at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Monday evening, December 2.

How did the Jambojet plane crash into poles?

In a statement obtained by TUKO.co.ke, Jambojet management said the accident occurred during routine nighttime maintenance work.

They further stated that the aircraft rolled down the slope and crashed into poles, damaging the nose.

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There were no casualties during the incident and all employees are in good condition.

“Our team is working closely with the authorities to investigate the matter and ensure that all necessary measures are taken to prevent a recurrence. Safety remains our top priority and we remain committed to maintaining the highest standards in all our operations,” the statement said. part.

The aircraft involved in the accident has been taken out of service until it is cleared to resume normal operations.

The company’s management warned customers of possible flight disruptions due to the incident and apologized for any inconvenience caused.

“We anticipate some flight disruptions as a result of this incident, and affected guests will be communicated directly. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and reiterate our commitment to the safety of our staff and customers.”

Government closes runway at JKIA after plane incident

In a separate incident, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) on Tuesday, June 11, announced a runway closure at JKIA.

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In a statement, KAA said the measure was taken following an incident involving a Kenya Airways aircraft, but no injuries were reported.

After announcing the incident, KAA later confirmed that the stalled aircraft had been cleared from the runway and operations had resumed.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and editor at TUKO.co.ke

Source: TUKO.co.ke