**President Joseph Boakai's aircraft experienced a landing gear issue, leading to a serious incident at Roberts International Airport, prompting an immediate investigation.**
**Presidential Jet Incident: Liberia's President Boakai Escapes Landing Scare**
**Presidential Jet Incident: Liberia's President Boakai Escapes Landing Scare**
**Flight Disruptions in Liberia Following Malfunction of Presidential Aircraft's Landing Gear**
The presidential jet carrying Liberia's President Joseph Boakai narrowly escaped a serious accident on Thursday night while landing at Roberts International Airport. Airport authorities reported that a malfunction in the landing gear resulted in a rough touchdown, prompting the cancellation of all flights for the night and triggering panic among passengers at the airport.
The incident occurred as President Boakai was returning from a diplomatic trip to Nigeria, where he had attended the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Fortunately, the president and his entourage were evacuated safely, with no injuries reported. Witnesses described the moments leading up to the landing as alarming, especially when images of the aircraft, with a burst tire, circulated on social media.
The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) confirmed the incident, labeling it an "unfortunate near-accident situation." To address public concern, the LAA clarified that the runway conditions were not to blame, stating that the infrastructure met all international aviation safety standards. Following the removal of the aircraft from the runway, normal airport operations resumed later that evening.
While President Boakai spoke briefly to journalists upon his arrival at the airport, he did not address the scare directly. An investigation is currently underway to determine the exact cause of the landing gear malfunction, and the public will be kept informed as more details emerge.
The incident occurred as President Boakai was returning from a diplomatic trip to Nigeria, where he had attended the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Fortunately, the president and his entourage were evacuated safely, with no injuries reported. Witnesses described the moments leading up to the landing as alarming, especially when images of the aircraft, with a burst tire, circulated on social media.
The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) confirmed the incident, labeling it an "unfortunate near-accident situation." To address public concern, the LAA clarified that the runway conditions were not to blame, stating that the infrastructure met all international aviation safety standards. Following the removal of the aircraft from the runway, normal airport operations resumed later that evening.
While President Boakai spoke briefly to journalists upon his arrival at the airport, he did not address the scare directly. An investigation is currently underway to determine the exact cause of the landing gear malfunction, and the public will be kept informed as more details emerge.
