sa airlink media bulletin # 2 issued 7 december 2009 15h15
SA Airlink Media Bulletin # 2 issued 7 December 2009 15h15
INCIDENT – SA AIRLINK FLIGHT SA8625 – GEORGE
SA Airlink would like to update the status regarding its flight SA8625 operating from Cape Town to George which was involved in a landing incident at George Airport earlier today. The aircraft an Embraer 135 ( 37 seat ) regional jet is reported as having aquaplaned off the end of the wet runway.
The incident occurred at 11h06 local.
There were no injuries.
Update on 30 passengers and 3 crew;
- 23 of the passengers, after being offered counselling at the airport, departed with their family and friends.
- 7 passengers (including an infant) were taken to the nearby George Medi-Clinic for precautionary observation and have since been discharged.
- The aircrew were also taken to the Clinic. The first officer has a sprained ankle which was x-rayed. The crew have also been discharged.
Earlier media reports that the crew were trapped for an hour or more are untrue.
A CAA Incident Investigation Team are en-route to George, an Airlink Technical Team has also been despatched to provide support as required.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused to our passengers
Issued for Airlink
Karin Murray
Tel 011 451 7300