A plane sustained damage when it rolled into flagpoles at an airport after the pilot was suspected of forgetting to put the brakes on.
The De Havilland Canada DHC-8-402 was left with its nose sandwiched between two of the girthy metal poles.
There appears to be heavy scuffing and denting to the side of the plane’s nose as a result of the collision.
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The blunder happened on Monday (1 December) night at the VIP pavilion at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya.
The mishap occurred because the plane had been left without wheel chocks and without its brakes engaged, it is understood.
The DHC-8 is one of eight operated by Kenyan low-cost airline Jambojet, as reported by Need To Know.
The airline said in a statement: “Jambojet wishes to confirm an incident involving one of our aircraft during routine overnight maintenance activities.
“While parked, the aircraft rolled off the ramp and came into contact with a pole, resulting in some damage to its nose.
“We wish to report that no injuries occurred to our staff during this incident.
“Our team is working diligently with the authorities to investigate the matter and ensure all necessary measures are taken to prevent a recurrence.
“Safety remains our top priority, and we remain committed to maintaining the highest standards in all our operations.
“The aircraft has since been removed from operations until it is cleared.
“We anticipate some flight disruptions due to this incident, and affected guests will be communicated to directly.
“We apologize for the inconvenience caused, and reiterate our commitment to the safety of our staff and customers.”
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