A malfunction with the presidential jet's landing gear resulted in a near-crash incident at Liberia's Roberts International Airport, prompting an investigation and flight cancellations on Thursday night.
Plane Nearly Crashes with Liberian President Onboard During Landing Scare
Plane Nearly Crashes with Liberian President Onboard During Landing Scare
President Joseph Boakai's jet experiences landing gear failure, causing flight disruptions.
The aircraft carrying President Joseph Boakai, who was returning from Nigeria, faced a rough landing due to a tire burst, sparking panic at the airport. Fortunately, the president and his entourage were evacuated safely, and the airport authority confirmed normal operations have resumed following the aircraft's removal. The Liberia Airport Authority has initiated an investigation into the incident, assuring compliance with international safety standards and dismissing claims that runway conditions were to blame. While officials await further details, President Boakai refrained from discussing the event in a brief media interaction upon arrival.
