Precision
Air is glad to inform the public and its passengers that the aircraft that had
tyre deflation landing incident on 13 December 2013 is operational and back in
traffic.
Precision
Air Flight 422, a flight from Dar es Salaam to Arusha, using ATR 42-600 (code
number PWI) which was reported to have incurred tyre deflation incidence as it
landed in Arusha with 4crews and 37 passengers on board has been pronounced
safe and airworthy by the Airline’s Safety and Quality team and Tanzania Civil
Aviation Authority who spearheaded the inspection and investigation of the
incident.
On its approach at Arusha airport, the
runaway 09 which is normally used for landing approach was found not to be safe
due to rain on the fateful day. The flight crew then made decision to approach
runaway 27. However, runway 27 did not favor the direction and speed of wind
for the aircraft’s tailwind causing the aircraft to land at high speed and thus
forcing the pilot to apply more force on the breaks than usual. Subsequently, the
excess break force used led to the tyres to overheat above normal temperatures
and caused the deflation of the tyres.
Speaking in her office, Precision Air Group
CEO and MD Sauda Rajab, confirmed that as of today Precision
Air again operates with full capacity and according to the normal schedule and
has requested passengers to feel
confident and safe to make use of the Airline’s fleet. “There was no major
damage on the aircraft save for the tires which were changed the next day and
the aircraft flown back to Dar es Salaam for inspection. All repairs and maintenance
have been made at our hangar and as of today, the aircraft operated its normal
scheduled routes”.
Although one of its aircraft was for four
days out of operation for unplanned maintenance, Precision Air managed to
operate without major disruptions in the schedule following rerouting of
affected flights.
As
Tanzania’s regional Airline of Choice and national career offering regular
flights mainland to 15 destinations throughout the country, Precision Air has
the highest connectivity and frequency than any other carrier in Tanzania.
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