Air Sénégal Boeing 737 Skids off Runway in Dakar, Injures 10 Passengers
A Boeing 737 aircraft carrying 85 passengers skidded off the runway at Dakar’s airport, causing injuries to 10 passengers, according to a statement from Senegal’s transport minister. The Air Sénégal flight, operated by TransAir, was en route to Bamako with 79 passengers, two pilots, and four cabin crew when the mishap occurred.
Minister El Malick Ndiaye confirmed that ten people sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment in the hospital, while the remaining survivors have been accommodated in a hotel for rest. A night-time video circulating on social media shows the plane, bearing the logo of Senegal-based airline Transair, resting on grass with its wing covered in fire-suppressing foam.
The airport authorities at Blaise Diagne airport have initiated a probe into the incident involving the Transair-owned Boeing 737-300 chartered by Air Senegal. The airport remains closed as emergency protocols were activated to evacuate passengers. Plans for reopening the airport are expected within the next few hours.
This incident comes in the wake of multiple Boeing aircraft incidents, including a Corendon Airlines Boeing 737 in Turkey where 184 passengers and six crew members were evacuated after a tire burst during landing. Additionally, a FedEx Express Boeing 767 cargo plane made an emergency landing at Istanbul Airport due to a malfunctioning front landing gear.
The safety of air travel is once again in the spotlight as authorities investigate these incidents and ensure the well-being of passengers and crew members. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
