Minister in flight scare

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SK 10 years ago

NEXT TIME!!!!!!!!

NEXT TIME!!!!!!!!
BAD MOUTH 10 years ago

I am sure the next on will be real. If a man is to die, he will die!!

I am sure the next on will be real. If a man is to die, he will die!!
Frank Agyena-Karikari 10 years ago

Do you mean to say ALL DIE BE DIE? Hahahahahaha. They don't want to drive to Kumasi because the roads are bad and fear road accidents. Now they were praying in air Lucky them.

Do you mean to say ALL DIE BE DIE? Hahahahahaha. They don't want to drive to Kumasi because the roads are bad and fear road accidents. Now they were praying in air Lucky them.
Gosty 10 years ago

These corrupt fools shd have been killed in the Crush for stealing the country's money

These corrupt fools shd have been killed in the Crush for stealing the country's money
KENKEY BOY 10 years ago

NANIAMA ! ... YOU ARE AFRAID OF DEATH. INSTEAD OF YOU PEOPLE BUILDING THE SUHUM ROAD, YOU ARE JUST CHOPPING THE MONEY NYAFU NYAFU ... LEAVING US TO THE MERCY OF ACCIDENTS AND ARMED ROBBERS, WHILST YOU FLY IN COMFORT IN THE ...
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NANIAMA ! ... YOU ARE AFRAID OF DEATH. INSTEAD OF YOU PEOPLE BUILDING THE SUHUM ROAD, YOU ARE JUST CHOPPING THE MONEY NYAFU NYAFU ... LEAVING US TO THE MERCY OF ACCIDENTS AND ARMED ROBBERS, WHILST YOU FLY IN COMFORT IN THE AIR. JUST WAITE ... GOD IS WATCHING YOU ALLL !
jomo king 10 years ago

Bad mouth, you dont have money to fly but you can be hit by a car whilst walking. Iwas in the plane and in coming back to accra, it appeared to be flying low at a stage. Was really frightening and when it landed, everybody w ...
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Bad mouth, you dont have money to fly but you can be hit by a car whilst walking. Iwas in the plane and in coming back to accra, it appeared to be flying low at a stage. Was really frightening and when it landed, everybody was still silent
Yaa Nkosuo 10 years ago

That would teach them a lesson to construct the road from Suhum to Nkawkaw

. They would've been food for the birds.

That would teach them a lesson to construct the road from Suhum to Nkawkaw

. They would've been food for the birds.
SHAMU 10 years ago

This minister is real foolish. What is scare when pilot announce of fault? What about those who went through unusual movement in the sky while on plane. I know what is in the mind of this stupid minister. The only thing he ha ...
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This minister is real foolish. What is scare when pilot announce of fault? What about those who went through unusual movement in the sky while on plane. I know what is in the mind of this stupid minister. The only thing he has in mind, is to be alive and continue to corrupt. If not is this about lucky? Just to make themselves popular that is it.
KG 10 years ago

If there really was a serious fault discovered on the plane when it was near Kumasi, why on earth did the pilot return to Accra instead of making an emergency landing at Kumasi. Was the fault with the PLANE, or the KUMASI AIR ...
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If there really was a serious fault discovered on the plane when it was near Kumasi, why on earth did the pilot return to Accra instead of making an emergency landing at Kumasi. Was the fault with the PLANE, or the KUMASI AIRPORT?
jomo king 10 years ago

I understand the navigational system went dysfunctional and so was on manual. The pilot may be more conversant with accra airport. Maybe he did not see it as dangerous nd would return to where it could be repaired. we had 10 ...
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I understand the navigational system went dysfunctional and so was on manual. The pilot may be more conversant with accra airport. Maybe he did not see it as dangerous nd would return to where it could be repaired. we had 10 minutes to kumasi. I noticed the pilot turned towards accra before announcing
OBAA YAA 10 years ago

All they need to do is fix the road from Accra to Kumasi, and think of having a train network from the capital to the major cities even if it will take few decades. This government is so visionless, I have lost words to descr ...
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All they need to do is fix the road from Accra to Kumasi, and think of having a train network from the capital to the major cities even if it will take few decades. This government is so visionless, I have lost words to describe their insensitivity to the majority of the people.
Bibini 10 years ago

How come the plan was almost in Kumasi but the plane landed back at Kotoka where it would have been more longer to return to.

I would not imagine the pilot would have made a u-turn if they were almost in Kumasi.

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How come the plan was almost in Kumasi but the plane landed back at Kotoka where it would have been more longer to return to.

I would not imagine the pilot would have made a u-turn if they were almost in Kumasi.

My assumption is that the deputy minister was either lost in time and space or perhaps lost the meaning of the word "almost".
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 10 years ago

“All they need to do is fix the road from Accra to Kumasi, and think of having a train network from the capital to the major cities even if it will take few decades. This government is so visionless, I have lost words to de ...
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“All they need to do is fix the road from Accra to Kumasi, and think of having a train network from the capital to the major cities even if it will take few decades. This government is so visionless, I have lost words to describe their insensitivity to the majority of the people.”

What did the Kufuor's administration do to address these challenges of yours during their eight year occupation at the helm of affairs? Rawlings did very little you may claim. But, Didn't Kufuor get his share of chance at the presidency and did equally nothing to change the very situation you're busily highlighting here?
DE- NAPOLI 10 years ago

Thank you Obaa Yaa,I don't know why all previous governments have failed to build a modern railway system.Yes, our so-called politicians don't have any foresight for the development of the nation.They are all thinking of how ...
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Thank you Obaa Yaa,I don't know why all previous governments have failed to build a modern railway system.Yes, our so-called politicians don't have any foresight for the development of the nation.They are all thinking of how to make their money.
Togbe-Toronto 10 years ago

The accident was meant to destroy the NDC arm robbers denying the poor from good healthcare, roads, and hopeful future. God saved them because of the few innocents. Please next time do not join them because the crash shall ha ...
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The accident was meant to destroy the NDC arm robbers denying the poor from good healthcare, roads, and hopeful future. God saved them because of the few innocents. Please next time do not join them because the crash shall happen unless they 'change'
Issah uk 10 years ago

You are brave bro, God will always protect and look after the clean hearted person

You are brave bro, God will always protect and look after the clean hearted person
YOUR DATS ARE NUMBERED 10 years ago

THAT PLANE SHOULD HAVE CRASHED

THAT PLANE SHOULD HAVE CRASHED
NDC-THEIVES 10 years ago

THE DAY WILL COME

THE DAY WILL COME
YOU DIE FROM THE SKY 10 years ago

FIX OUR ROADS-IDIOTS

FIX OUR ROADS-IDIOTS
IDIOTS 10 years ago

NDC-FOOLS

NDC-FOOLS
KWAA 10 years ago

Our problem in Ghana is,we have lost all the aspects of moral life.
When i was young growing up in Ghana,morals were very high,there was no way a younger person could be disrepectful to elders.People were poor but honest,so ...
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Our problem in Ghana is,we have lost all the aspects of moral life.
When i was young growing up in Ghana,morals were very high,there was no way a younger person could be disrepectful to elders.People were poor but honest,so we had a happy life.
Today in Ghana from the President to a baby born today,everybody is corrupt,just for the love of fast money,as if money can prevent death.
When i listen to Radio Stations in Ghana, i say wow,it seems all they do there is insulting each other,it reflects everywhere in our lives,just read the comments on this web.
Youths insulting seniors they don't even know,because of politics.
Ghana is so morally roten
Kwame 10 years ago

WE ARE GETTING FED UP WITH PROBLEMS WITH ANTRAK. WHERE IS GCAA, THE REGULATOR?

WE ARE GETTING FED UP WITH PROBLEMS WITH ANTRAK. WHERE IS GCAA, THE REGULATOR?
jerry 10 years ago

its ibrahim plane, not antrak

its ibrahim plane, not antrak
CEE 10 years ago

PLS GET UR FACT RIGHT IT WAS NT ANTRAKAIR TANX

PLS GET UR FACT RIGHT IT WAS NT ANTRAKAIR TANX
KWAA 10 years ago

Coward dies hundred times before his death.
Be honest,truthful,sincere,respectful and selfless,then God will always protect you.

Coward dies hundred times before his death.
Be honest,truthful,sincere,respectful and selfless,then God will always protect you.
Nana Kwaku 10 years ago

kwaa, you should be preaching to those whose behaviors are contrary to what you mentioned. What you stated is a secret to long life, etc. How many Ghanaians have lost decent chances in life due to dishonesty? I know a lot. A ...
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kwaa, you should be preaching to those whose behaviors are contrary to what you mentioned. What you stated is a secret to long life, etc. How many Ghanaians have lost decent chances in life due to dishonesty? I know a lot. A white man will come to Ghana because of the peaceful atmosphere and meets a Ghanaian, pours out his business plans and bingo, the has negative plans to dupe him penniless, use him as a stepping stone to US or Europe and never return, connive with armed robbers to rob him blind, and a host evil thoughts.

"The white man came to steal our gold!" is what they use to defend themselves when they are caught. But he also brings him/herself for business opportunities which can trigger down to family and friends. Kwaa, if you exhibit all the above, then God richly bless you.
Pelicles 10 years ago

I have doubts that these people really know God. They swore with the Bible yet, they do not hesitate to indulge in nasty corruption at the detriment of the entire nation. When death knocks at the door, it is then that they ...
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I have doubts that these people really know God. They swore with the Bible yet, they do not hesitate to indulge in nasty corruption at the detriment of the entire nation. When death knocks at the door, it is then that they remember what God is. Funny, really funny.
KANAWU 10 years ago

YOU NO SEE NOTHING YET,
FIX THE ROADS, ACCRA TO KUMASI IS ONLY 4 HRS BY ROAD

YOU NO SEE NOTHING YET,
FIX THE ROADS, ACCRA TO KUMASI IS ONLY 4 HRS BY ROAD
Frank Agyena-Karikari 10 years ago

If the roads are good, it should not take even 3 hours to get to Kumasi from Accra.

If the roads are good, it should not take even 3 hours to get to Kumasi from Accra.
MAX FRANCE 10 years ago

frank it is only 240kms.accra to kumasi. so it will take a driver at least 2h30mn if the road is good. i mean 1st class road. in ghana it takes 5h.

frank it is only 240kms.accra to kumasi. so it will take a driver at least 2h30mn if the road is good. i mean 1st class road. in ghana it takes 5h.
OBAA YAA 10 years ago

BECAUSE OF THE POOR ROADS, THEY DON'T WANT TO TRAVEL BY LAND. LOOK AT THE STATE OF THE ROAD FROM ACCRA TO KUMASI IN THE EASTERN REGION. IT IS SO DUSTY WITH BROKEN TRUCKS ON THAT WORSE ROAD THAT, THE POOR TAX PAYER AND ORDINAR ...
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BECAUSE OF THE POOR ROADS, THEY DON'T WANT TO TRAVEL BY LAND. LOOK AT THE STATE OF THE ROAD FROM ACCRA TO KUMASI IN THE EASTERN REGION. IT IS SO DUSTY WITH BROKEN TRUCKS ON THAT WORSE ROAD THAT, THE POOR TAX PAYER AND ORDINARY GHANAIAN HAS TO PRAY FOR MERCIES. I VISITED GHANA NOT LONG AGO AND THAT EASTERN REGION SECTION WHEN ONE ENTERS IT APPEARS LIKE YOU ARE GOING INTO A VILLAGE OR REMOTE COUNTRYSIDE. ITS CORRUPTION AND ARROGANCE THAT HAS FILLED THESE MINISTERS UP. THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED.
Yaa Nkosuo 10 years ago

Whoever is responsible for this wickedness will pay for it at the next election.

There will be hordes of us on hand to count the votes into the dark of night, don't worry!!!

This is what eggs you on to right the wrongs ...
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Whoever is responsible for this wickedness will pay for it at the next election.

There will be hordes of us on hand to count the votes into the dark of night, don't worry!!!

This is what eggs you on to right the wrongs of the past.
KAKABO 10 years ago

If the minister is serious what he could have called for is a better or stringent regulation to force the airlines to adhere to the industry standard maintenance practice. There is no point in praying to God to avert such ac ...
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If the minister is serious what he could have called for is a better or stringent regulation to force the airlines to adhere to the industry standard maintenance practice. There is no point in praying to God to avert such accidents when we fail to do our part by ensuring that these aircraft are maintained properly. As usual in Ghana, we shall sit on our asses until one day hundreds of people are killed. We will then put on our funeral clothes to organize a massive funeral for the victims. Let us put on our funeral clothes now to demand that these aircrafts are maintained properly, before they kill us. It could have been the minister, you or me in the plane that day. Accidents don't happen. Human beings cause it.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

A photographer for a national magazine was assigned to get photos of a great forest fire. Smoke at the scene was too thick to get any good shots, so he frantically called his home office to hire a plane.
"It will be waiting ...
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A photographer for a national magazine was assigned to get photos of a great forest fire. Smoke at the scene was too thick to get any good shots, so he frantically called his home office to hire a plane.
"It will be waiting for you at the airport!" he was assured by his editor. As soon as he got to the small, rural airport, sure enough, a plane was warming up near the runway. He jumped in with his equipment and yelled, "Let's go! Let's go!" The pilot swung the plane into the wind and soon they were in the air.

"Fly over the north side of the fire," said the photographer, "and make three or four low level passes."
"Why?" asked the pilot.
"Because I'm going to take pictures! I'm a photographer, and photographers take pictures!" said the photographer with great exasperation.
After a long pause the pilot said, "You mean you're not the instructor?"
AAD 10 years ago

Plane fro Accra to Kumasi develops fault at Kumasi airspace then have to return to Accra...??? hello!!!! it could had crashed in the return to Kotoka why did it not land at kumasi??

Plane fro Accra to Kumasi develops fault at Kumasi airspace then have to return to Accra...??? hello!!!! it could had crashed in the return to Kotoka why did it not land at kumasi??
baba cpp 10 years ago

These things happen. Compare the number of times vehicles break down and passengers are left in the middle of a journey. Is this news becos a minister was on board. As for the bit about the GCAA , forget it is just another ci ...
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These things happen. Compare the number of times vehicles break down and passengers are left in the middle of a journey. Is this news becos a minister was on board. As for the bit about the GCAA , forget it is just another civil service .The airlines are doing well.
Baron von Richthoven 10 years ago

I was thinking the same. Maybe the pilot forgot his packed lunch. Or didn't know the way to Kumasi?

I was thinking the same. Maybe the pilot forgot his packed lunch. Or didn't know the way to Kumasi?
Flight Engineer 10 years ago

Why would a plane which develops a fault when it had almost reached Kumasi fly all the way back to Accra? Is it the reporter's unprofesionalism or the pilot's?

Why would a plane which develops a fault when it had almost reached Kumasi fly all the way back to Accra? Is it the reporter's unprofesionalism or the pilot's?
Concerned 10 years ago

There maybe better safety facilities in accra or maybe they may have to fly over more densely populated areas in kumasi. normally contingency plans are made for incidents like this

There maybe better safety facilities in accra or maybe they may have to fly over more densely populated areas in kumasi. normally contingency plans are made for incidents like this
Houdini 10 years ago

No, that is not an excuse. Depending on the size of a plane which in this case does not apply since the plane was flying to Kumasi, if the Journalist reported this incident correctly, there is no excuse the plane should have ...
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No, that is not an excuse. Depending on the size of a plane which in this case does not apply since the plane was flying to Kumasi, if the Journalist reported this incident correctly, there is no excuse the plane should have gone back to Accra risking the life of Passengers and flight crew by being in the air longer since he was near Kumasi.

Anytime a plane develops problem in the air, it should land at the nearest Airport if the size of the plane will allow it to do so.

Unless the weather conditions in Kumasi was not conducive to landing the plane.
ABU 10 years ago

perhaps they had a bad weather condition in Kumasi else i see no utility flying back to Accra with a faulty plane to land which couldn't have spared them the disaster,moreover much closer to kumasi than to Accra.

perhaps they had a bad weather condition in Kumasi else i see no utility flying back to Accra with a faulty plane to land which couldn't have spared them the disaster,moreover much closer to kumasi than to Accra.
Joe 10 years ago

What airline was that?

What airline was that?
Dalla 10 years ago

All ministers are big boys and will like to fly big in business class, and that is star bow

All ministers are big boys and will like to fly big in business class, and that is star bow
Kwaku Antwi-Boasiako, CCO, Antrak 10 years ago

For the information of the public, the only airline whose aircraft returned to Accra after aborting its flight on the morning of Monday, 20/01/2014, was Starbow. It was NOT Antrak. Please ask the Daily Guide reporter why it w ...
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For the information of the public, the only airline whose aircraft returned to Accra after aborting its flight on the morning of Monday, 20/01/2014, was Starbow. It was NOT Antrak. Please ask the Daily Guide reporter why it was so difficult to mention the name of the airline in the report. Thank you.
Jeff, UK 10 years ago

All the planes that are not air worthy in Europe and other developed economies are heading for Africa. Call them flying coffins if you like

All the planes that are not air worthy in Europe and other developed economies are heading for Africa. Call them flying coffins if you like
Nyansa 10 years ago

So the 'airline developed fault when the plane had almost got to Kumasi' yet the pilot managed to return safely to Accra. Hahahahaha, funny story, does it make sense? Could not land in Kumasi but Accra? I see.......

So the 'airline developed fault when the plane had almost got to Kumasi' yet the pilot managed to return safely to Accra. Hahahahaha, funny story, does it make sense? Could not land in Kumasi but Accra? I see.......
Curious 10 years ago

"He said when the airline had almost got to Kumasi" and if so why not land there but come back on a long distance to land in Accra? Wow... what a statement.

"He said when the airline had almost got to Kumasi" and if so why not land there but come back on a long distance to land in Accra? Wow... what a statement.
vilakakalika 10 years ago

"He said when the airline had almost got to Kumasi the pilot announced that the plane had developed a fault"

Question: if the plane nearly got to kumasi, why did the pilot not land in kumasi but had to return all the way ...
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"He said when the airline had almost got to Kumasi the pilot announced that the plane had developed a fault"

Question: if the plane nearly got to kumasi, why did the pilot not land in kumasi but had to return all the way back to Accra?
Houdini 10 years ago

Why are you so surprised? It seems like everybody in the country is afflicted with the stupidity virus.

Why are you so surprised? It seems like everybody in the country is afflicted with the stupidity virus.
obeema 10 years ago

Idiot,Terrorist,go back home

Idiot,Terrorist,go back home
liv 10 years ago

You took the words right out of my mouth.

You took the words right out of my mouth.
KKK USA 10 years ago

NDC HAVE NOT SEE ANYTHING YET WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE FOOLS

NDC HAVE NOT SEE ANYTHING YET WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE FOOLS
ABU 10 years ago

Pull out the airline from operating,else we are preparing a disaster that is now staring us in the faces.Act immediately before it is too late.

Pull out the airline from operating,else we are preparing a disaster that is now staring us in the faces.Act immediately before it is too late.
Kwasi Sammy London 10 years ago

Dont blame the ministers.Some Ghanains think of today not tomorrow.Give a chief 20,000 cedis and he will ask all the villagers to vote for a party regardless of NDC or NPP.Lets get our priorties right and follow some emergin ...
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Dont blame the ministers.Some Ghanains think of today not tomorrow.Give a chief 20,000 cedis and he will ask all the villagers to vote for a party regardless of NDC or NPP.Lets get our priorties right and follow some emerging countries like Angola.South Africa, Kenya and Senegal.
adwoa kwaku 10 years ago

Because all these are on freebies they have abandoned the suhum road. next time. mmoataa.

Because all these are on freebies they have abandoned the suhum road. next time. mmoataa.
Ghanaba 10 years ago

Which airline

Which airline
Efua 10 years ago

Oh you scared to die then prepare for it will come like a thief by night just ask yourself iif it had happened where wii all your property that you have amassed be of use for you and where will your soul also go ponder over i ...
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Oh you scared to die then prepare for it will come like a thief by night just ask yourself iif it had happened where wii all your property that you have amassed be of use for you and where will your soul also go ponder over it and renew your mind
Dr 10 years ago

How sad for a minister of state to be saying this. FIX OUR ROADS .Are you not ashamed???????

How sad for a minister of state to be saying this. FIX OUR ROADS .Are you not ashamed???????
Kay 10 years ago

If the plane could not land in Kumasi owing to mechanical fault, how could it land in Accra?

If the plane could not land in Kumasi owing to mechanical fault, how could it land in Accra?
BE BOLD 10 years ago

What would have happened to all the money they are busy stealing from the people instead of as resources to develop the country for a better name for themselves.

What would have happened to all the money they are busy stealing from the people instead of as resources to develop the country for a better name for themselves.
knYc (USMC) 10 years ago

Another moron in position of interest.

Another moron in position of interest.
Mensha 10 years ago

The place was flying on one wing and prayer. Amen

The place was flying on one wing and prayer. Amen
Santino 10 years ago

Who cares about your safety? Insensitive idiots at the helm of affairs.... courtesy John Mahama.

Who cares about your safety? Insensitive idiots at the helm of affairs.... courtesy John Mahama.
Johnny USA 10 years ago

PLS NOW YOU KNOW HOW SAFE IT WILL BE ON ROAD THAN AIR. PLS GOV SHOULD MAKE OUR ROADS GOOD THEN.

PLS NOW YOU KNOW HOW SAFE IT WILL BE ON ROAD THAN AIR. PLS GOV SHOULD MAKE OUR ROADS GOOD THEN.
Nii Atoklo 10 years ago

Maybe I'm too fussy or read too much between the lines, but if "the airline had almost got to Kumasi" as the article said, is it not logical and sensible for the pilot to land at Kumasi? Why coming back all the way to Accra? ...
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Maybe I'm too fussy or read too much between the lines, but if "the airline had almost got to Kumasi" as the article said, is it not logical and sensible for the pilot to land at Kumasi? Why coming back all the way to Accra? Would it not had crashed before reaching Accra? Our journalists are failing us because, by my estimation, 7 out of 10 articles on our website contained too many spelling, grammatical and confusing interpretation to ignore.
Firebrand 10 years ago

The pilot did the right thing to proceed to Accra which according to experts is the alternate to Kumasi. In other words the pilot chose Accra as his alternate airport to Kumasi. Ground technical support is one factor that det ...
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The pilot did the right thing to proceed to Accra which according to experts is the alternate to Kumasi. In other words the pilot chose Accra as his alternate airport to Kumasi. Ground technical support is one factor that determines the choice of an alternate airport. Smart Pilot!!!
AMA 10 years ago

he he he .. take it easy...

he he he .. take it easy...
lucky Bello 10 years ago

the plane had made it to Kumasi but rather the pilot chose to turn around and fly all the way back to Accra because of a fault???? Jesus Christ!! curuption stinks here

the plane had made it to Kumasi but rather the pilot chose to turn around and fly all the way back to Accra because of a fault???? Jesus Christ!! curuption stinks here

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