A Cessna 152 training aircraft operated by a flight school based at Ratmalana Airport experienced a hard landing on Tuesday, causing damage to the aircraft but leaving the pilot uninjured.
A Cessna 152 training aircraft registered as 4R-DRA made a hard landing at Ratmalana Airport on Tuesday morning, according to reports. The aircraft belongs to a flight training operation based at the airport.
The pilot involved in the incident emerged without injuries, though the aircraft sustained damage as a result of the hard landing. The exact nature and extent of the damage to the aircraft have not been detailed in available reports.
The incident has temporarily disrupted normal airport operations. Airport authorities have initiated clearance work to remove the damaged aircraft from the runway and restore the affected area to operational status. The airport's timeline for resuming full operations remains unclear pending completion of these clearance efforts.
