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Island Bird aircraft lands safely following landing gear problem

- @ TB Lettsome International Airport
First responders rushed into position shortly after 4pm today October 22, 2015 as an Island Bird aircraft reportedly sounded the alarm that they were having technical problems likely to pose landing challenges at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island. Photo: VINO
BEEF ISLAND, VI - First responders rushed into position shortly after 4pm today October 22, 2015 as an Island Bird aircraft reportedly sounded the alarm that it was having technical problems likely to pose landing challenges at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island.

The details are sketchy but it's this news site's information that the Island Bird 45 SR aircraft was experiencing problems getting one of its landing gears down and was forced to remain in the air for some time as the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) fire fighters positioned themselves for an emergency landing.

Fortunately, however, the plane made a safe landing as the pilot eventually succeeded in getting the landing gear down.

Efforts to reach both Island Bird and BVIAA representatives for comments were futile.

5 Responses to “Island Bird aircraft lands safely following landing gear problem”

  • Liat 521 (22/10/2015, 22:08) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    oh bouy thank god it had a happy ending
  • just asking... (23/10/2015, 07:44) Like (0) Dislike (11) Reply
    Who regulate deeds plane locally?
    • Lily Ann (23/10/2015, 12:02) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      how u gonna regulate a plane?? ... Its called Maintain/Maintenance !! And they just did A Regulation Inspection sweep weeks ago !!! ... On the other hand ..sht happens ... gears just needs lil lube up ...
  • Ron (23/10/2015, 11:29) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    The money spend on those fire fighters were well spent. I have seen them in action many times and I can tell you all they are serious. The B.V.I government should be proud of them.


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