Investigation ongoing into Fly Jamaica emergency landing

Nov 20, 2018 News

Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, has disclosed that the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is conducting an independent investigation into the Fly Jamaica flight OJ256 emergency landing on November 9.

Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson.

The minister was speaking during the 99th Sitting of the National Assembly yesterday. He noted that upon landing, based on preliminary reports, all emergency procedures were activated and the team at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) was placed on standby.
Minister Patterson said of the 128 passengers on board, eight of whom were crew members, 10 were transported to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre for medical treatment.
The remaining persons were examined at the CJIA. Importantly, the minister said the pilot did not declare an emergency, instead, it was reported to air traffic control that there was a hydraulic issue and the flight will return.
Crash tenders were immediately deployed to the runway and standby mode activated. The Director General of the GCAA was also informed.
The crash site was secured by officers from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF).
An elderly woman reportedly died from related injuries.