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Airlink Embraer ERJ-135 aquaplanes off runway in Pemba, Mozambique

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On 18 January, an Airlink Embraer ERJ-135 (registered ZS-SJX) operated flight 4Z204 from Johannesburg, South Africa to Pemba, Mozambique. After landing at Pemba Airport, during wet runway conditions, the aircraft exited the runway.

In a statement, Airlink wrote: “The Embraer 135 Regional Jet, registration ZS-SJX, operating as flight 4Z 204 from Johannesburg, had 32 passengers and three crew onboard. Everyone onboard disembarked from the aircraft through the main front entrance. At this time, there have been no reported injuries. Airlink and airport personnel at Pemba are taking care of the passengers and crew.

Airlink has notified the relevant Mozambique and South African authorities. The airport operator has closed the runway, but as soon as it re-opens, we will dispatch a back-up aircraft to Pemba and a recovery team who will assist with retrieving the aircraft, which had aquaplaned off the runway.”

This post was published on 19 January 2024 11:17

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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