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Small aircraft loses wheel on TB Lettsome Airport runway

The circumstances surrounding the incident is yet not clear, however, a small aircraft lost one of its wheels while on the runway of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island his morning, June 5, 2015. Photo: Team of Reporters
BEEF ISLAND, VI – The circumstances surrounding the incident is yet not clear, however, a small aircraft lost one of its wheels while on the runway of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island this morning, June 5, 2015.

There were reportedly no injuries or other physical damage to the aircraft. The right rear wheel of the aircraft came off as the aircraft was on the runway. It is not clear whether the plane had just landed or was preparing for takeoff.

The incident, which occurred sometime around 11:30am, was confirmed by the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA). Speaking with this news site, an officer said there was indeed “a situation”, however, at the time of this news site making contact the problem was dealt with and the operations at the airport were back to normal.

The officer also said he was not in the position to divulge any further information as such could have only been released by the BVIAA Chairman, Mr Denniston Fraser, who was out at the time.

10 Responses to “Small aircraft loses wheel on TB Lettsome Airport runway”

  • Scary Mary (05/06/2015, 16:45) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    That looks like a Piaggio Avanti P180. It's a 9 passenger plane and very fast. Very expensive and usually used as a commuter for the rich and famous.
  • 123 (05/06/2015, 16:54) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    Wow
  • NDP cares (05/06/2015, 16:55) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank God for safe mercies on this incident could of been worst
  • no injuries (05/06/2015, 17:04) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    glad there were no injuries---this need to be investigated to ascertain the true cause.
  • Yowww (05/06/2015, 19:11) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    It was nothing serious....
  • Voter Too (05/06/2015, 22:08) Like (6) Dislike (28) Reply
    Being friends of the rich white friends will definitely look out and after each other. That's is why you must not vote for people who favor these type and kind of people
  • Pro Pilot (06/06/2015, 19:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's a beautiful aircraft and very fast with those pusher props. It's about $7000000 + fully equipped with modern avionics


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