Kebakaran di kokpit, penerbangan Cargolux mendarat cemas

Penerbangan Cargolux Airlines CV703, dalam perjalanan ke Zhengzhou, China, terpaksa berpatah balik ke Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) sejurus berlepas pada Rabu setelah dilaporkan berlaku kebakaran kecil dan asap di kokpit.

Syarikat penerbangan kargo berpangkalan di Luxembourg itu dalam satu kenyataan di sini berkata, keadaan cemas diisytiharkan selepas kru melaporkan berlaku kebakaran itu.

"Kru pengendali membuat keputusan berpatah balik ke Kuala Lumpur dan pesawat mendarat dengan selamat," kata Cargolux.

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), pengendali lapangan terbang KLIA, dalam Twitter dan Instagram rasminya berkata pesawat itu mendarat dengan selamat pada 8.14 malam dan tidak mengakibatkan sebarang kecederaan.

Dear passengers, we regret to share that a cargo aircraft, Cargolux flight CV7303 experienced fire in the cockpit and proceeded for an emergency landing at our Runway 1 (32R) of KL International Airport.
— Malaysia Airports (@MY_Airports) January 16, 2019

However, we are glad to note that the aircraft landed safely and the incident didnt involve any casualty. As for the runway, it is currently closed as the Airport Fire Rescue Service team is inspecting the said aircraft.
— Malaysia Airports (@MY_Airports) January 16, 2019

We are expecting flights to be delayed due to the runway closure. Please check with your airlines on the latest flight schedules. Stay with us for more updates. #MYairportsupdates #klia
— Malaysia Airports (@MY_Airports) January 16, 2019

MAHB berkata, landasan berkenaan, Runway 1 (32R) kini ditutup bagi membolehkan pasukan Bomba dan Penyelamat Lapangan Terbang memeriksa pesawat.

"Kami menjangka beberapa penerbangan tertangguh berikutan penutupan landasan itu.

"Sila hubungi syarikat penerbangan anda mengenai jadual penerbangan terbaru," katanya.

Dear passengers, following the incident involving the emergency landing of a Cargolux aircraft at KL International Airport earlier this evening, we are pleased to share that Runway 1(32R)has reopened since 10.37pm.
— Malaysia Airports (@MY_Airports) January 16, 2019

We thank all parties for their swift action and assistance during the incident. We advise all passengers to check with the respective airlines on the latest flight schedules. We wish you a pleasant evening and have a safe flight. #MYairportupdates #klia
— Malaysia Airports (@MY_Airports) January 16, 2019

Ia berkata Cargolux memberi kerjasama penuh dalam siasatan itu untuk mengetahui sebab berlaku insiden berkenaan.

-- BERNAMA