Ex-Bantama MP Henry Kokofu describes a loud bang and a 'free fall' and wants the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority to investigate. PassionAir has blamed sudden bad weather for the severe turbulence that hit its Kumasi-Accra flight OP 149 on Tuesday, November…
Aircraft circling before landing is often a routine air traffic management procedure rather than a sign of an emergency. As global air traffic increases, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is calling for stronger international coordination to reduce unnecessary delays,…
Kumawood actor Lil Win has recounted a frightening flight experience from Kumasi to Accra, during which the aircraft reportedly made sudden and sharp upward and downward movements. He said heavy rain began shortly before take-off, and passengers, including the Ashanti…
Actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as LilWin, has confirmed he was among passengers aboard a Kumasi-Accra flight that encountered a traumatic turbulence. The actor recounted the ordeal after former Bantama MP Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu also spoke about the incident,…
A flight travelling from Kumasi to Accra reportedly encountered severe turbulence on Tuesday, November 3, leaving passengers, including two former and serving Members of Parliament, shaken by the experience. Among those on board were Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene, former…
A Frontier Airlines flight from Houston to Orlando declared an emergency on Tuesday evening after the crew reported severe engine vibration during the climb. The Airbus A320neo turned back to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston and landed safely around 13 minutes…
At one point, the SIA plane tilted noticeably, with one wing appearing to come close to the ground. Footage circulating on social media showed the aircraft descending towards the runway under cloudy skies before tilting noticeably, with one wing appearing…
While modern passenger jets are built to withstand significant turbulence, severe conditions can seriously injure passengers in seconds and have contributed to fatal aviation accidents. So, what actually happens when a plane hits turbulence, can it really bring an aircraft…
Its right wing then comes extremely close to the tarmac as the aircraft touches down. Despite the dramatic approach, the plane landed safely and continued to the terminal as normal. People who watched the footage praised the pilots for bringing…
A survey by the European Cockpit Association found that 24 percent of pilots had flown while severely fatigued Airlines are flying more routes and running packed schedules, but are pilots getting enough rest? With tight rosters and pressure to keep flights…
In‑flight injuries and diversions due to unexpected turbulence.
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