At least 10 individuals sustained injuries when an Air Sénégal flight bound for Bamako encountered a mishap at Dakar’s airport. The Boeing 737 aircraft veered off the runway, causing injuries to four passengers in critical condition.
Details of the Incident
Kabul 24: The flight, operated by TransAir, was carrying a total of 85 individuals, including 79 passengers, two pilots, and four cabin crew members. The plane skidded off the runway, coming to a stop on the grassy area adjacent to the tarmac.
Response and Impact
Transport Minister El Malick Ndiaye confirmed the incident and stated that flights in the vicinity of Dakar have been halted following the accident. The injured individuals are receiving medical treatment at a hospital, while the remaining survivors have been accommodated in a nearby hotel.
Ongoing Investigations and Concerns
Footage circulating on social media depicts the aircraft’s wing covered in fire-suppressing foam. This incident adds to a series of recent troubles for Boeing, with another incident involving a cargo plane in Istanbul just the day before.
Boeing has faced scrutiny and management changes after a mid-flight emergency door blowout on a 737 MAX plane earlier this year.Stay tuned for updates as investigations into the Dakar incident continue.
