Starbow flight held in the air for one and half hours lands in Kumasi

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Jones Arthur. 7 years ago

PRAYER IS THE KEY NO MATTER HOW LONG IT TAKES.

PRAYER IS THE KEY NO MATTER HOW LONG IT TAKES.
MATHS 7 years ago

very scary huh!!!!

very scary huh!!!!
PEEVED 7 years ago

What kind of pilot announces to his passengers that he "lost control?" Aren't the pilots instrument rated? So why are they flying around visually looking for a place to land? Mediocrity in aviation navigation!

What kind of pilot announces to his passengers that he "lost control?" Aren't the pilots instrument rated? So why are they flying around visually looking for a place to land? Mediocrity in aviation navigation!
Ali, Toronto 7 years ago

"the pilot came out of the cockpit to say...". He abandoned his post during an emergency situation! What happened to the address system?!

"the pilot came out of the cockpit to say...". He abandoned his post during an emergency situation! What happened to the address system?!
Airman 7 years ago

My friend if you know about instrument flying and all that...why r u talking like that?....U are listening to a pastor who doesnt know what hes talking about. Does this story make sense to you ?..No one does what hes talking ...
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My friend if you know about instrument flying and all that...why r u talking like that?....U are listening to a pastor who doesnt know what hes talking about. Does this story make sense to you ?..No one does what hes talking about, and if you know our airspace and where that aircraft was coming from that day, you can put the pieces together and not what that pastor is talking about. Lets not just comment on here fo commenting sake. We as aviators from this end of the world know what we are about..WE ARE PROUD OF WHAT WE DO EVERYDAY..risking our lives on an hourly basis...just for families to be able to see their loved ones across bounderies
KooKoo 7 years ago

Perhaps the article is not an a curate representation of the facts.....buyer beware.

Perhaps the article is not an a curate representation of the facts.....buyer beware.
APONKYE 7 years ago

NANA'S horn is thirsty for blood.

NANA'S horn is thirsty for blood.
PATRIOTISM 7 years ago

D Meteo Services put out the news of the impending storms across d country on Friday. The pilot should have known about d storms before the airliner took off. Accra is only 25 - 30 minutes away.
I am not privy to d advice h ...
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D Meteo Services put out the news of the impending storms across d country on Friday. The pilot should have known about d storms before the airliner took off. Accra is only 25 - 30 minutes away.
I am not privy to d advice he was given before he found it safe to take off for Accra.
Airman 7 years ago

we have our own way of getting weather, u wont understand ...u need an aviator to explain to you how we fly and interpret weather, and not necessarily what meteo gives out.

we have our own way of getting weather, u wont understand ...u need an aviator to explain to you how we fly and interpret weather, and not necessarily what meteo gives out.
21st century boy 7 years ago

IT IS INERESTING. DIDN'T WANT HE PILOT PROPERLY COMMUNICATE.

IT IS INERESTING. DIDN'T WANT HE PILOT PROPERLY COMMUNICATE.
Edem Peki 7 years ago

...am sure pple saw dier graves or imagined hw dey ll b laid 2 rest...lol. .de whole narration wz kind of funny. ....hahaha. .2 others it wz a new experience. ..

...am sure pple saw dier graves or imagined hw dey ll b laid 2 rest...lol. .de whole narration wz kind of funny. ....hahaha. .2 others it wz a new experience. ..
I Love Ghana 7 years ago

Glory be to the Almighty God. It was all by His grace.

Glory be to the Almighty God. It was all by His grace.
Effo 7 years ago

Thank u Jesus Christ

Thank u Jesus Christ
samuel 7 years ago

we blessed the most high God for his protection.

we blessed the most high God for his protection.
Atta 7 years ago

I fear for starbol company whether people will board it from now.

I fear for starbol company whether people will board it from now.
Agya Yaw 7 years ago

Such occurrence is not totally usual at all if you're a frequent flier. All he same, flying is still the safest mode of transportation on this planet.

Such occurrence is not totally usual at all if you're a frequent flier. All he same, flying is still the safest mode of transportation on this planet.
kwam 7 years ago

hmmm!, this is how exactly the end will be for mankind. It just his Grace that They made it.

hmmm!, this is how exactly the end will be for mankind. It just his Grace that They made it.
Hohoho, montreal 7 years ago

I saw a lawyer also praying : how did you know he's a lawyer? So, the pilot didn't check the weather in kumasi before taking off? I think before KLM leaves Amsterdam to Accra, the pilot can tell the weather there.
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I saw a lawyer also praying : how did you know he's a lawyer? So, the pilot didn't check the weather in kumasi before taking off? I think before KLM leaves Amsterdam to Accra, the pilot can tell the weather there.
Recently, I was traveling from Montreal to Philly but the flight was delayed for an hour before the rain was pouring over there. Fake news.
president mahama 7 years ago

aww, poor communication, framed news, u see death then u shout Jesus, u escape, then u talk rubbish. goats

aww, poor communication, framed news, u see death then u shout Jesus, u escape, then u talk rubbish. goats
Sam 7 years ago

If don't believe in their testimony and what they went through then shut up and stop saying rubbish. People like you are annoying and are intolerant.

If don't believe in their testimony and what they went through then shut up and stop saying rubbish. People like you are annoying and are intolerant.
arkaah kofi 7 years ago

U are just one of d ignoramuses in Ghana. U think like animals.

U are just one of d ignoramuses in Ghana. U think like animals.
Shenzhen Commando 7 years ago

Try and get some correct information before ruining someone's business.
Did the pilot tell YOU he had lost control?
Anokwa.

Try and get some correct information before ruining someone's business.
Did the pilot tell YOU he had lost control?
Anokwa.
Abotsi 7 years ago

Why didn't he land at Ho

Why didn't he land at Ho
Alhassan kassim kikaayiri 7 years ago

The whole issue is so funny at the end but it was just the matter of grace.thank You,Lord.

The whole issue is so funny at the end but it was just the matter of grace.thank You,Lord.
Agbalagba 7 years ago

u people should just be spoiling peoples work that they hv put a lot of money into,how can bad crowd turn lost control,that is how it is when there is bad crowd that is what happined in every aircraft,so stop misleading peopl ...
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u people should just be spoiling peoples work that they hv put a lot of money into,how can bad crowd turn lost control,that is how it is when there is bad crowd that is what happined in every aircraft,so stop misleading people that the pilot lost control,the pilot lost control and the aircraft did not crash.
SOCRATES 7 years ago

HUMAN BEINGS PAA; WHAT LIFE HAS BEEN SAVED? ONLY DEATH HAS BEEN POSTPONED. EVERYBODY WANTS TO GO TO HEAVEN BUT NOBODY WANTS TO DIE!!! AREN'T WE FUNNY?

HUMAN BEINGS PAA; WHAT LIFE HAS BEEN SAVED? ONLY DEATH HAS BEEN POSTPONED. EVERYBODY WANTS TO GO TO HEAVEN BUT NOBODY WANTS TO DIE!!! AREN'T WE FUNNY?
Eno 7 years ago

God You are a good God. We give You all the glory

God You are a good God. We give You all the glory
Jehoshaphat 7 years ago

What a experience!!!

Glory be to God Almighty.

What a experience!!!

Glory be to God Almighty.
Mr. Twedie 7 years ago

Which Pastor in an emergency would leave the controls and come into the Cabin to give passengers a running commentary.!!

What happened to the announcer system!

And how did he know the guy next seat was a Lawyer.

Which Pastor in an emergency would leave the controls and come into the Cabin to give passengers a running commentary.!!

What happened to the announcer system!

And how did he know the guy next seat was a Lawyer.
chief vandal 7 years ago

This story does not make sense

This story does not make sense
VOICE 7 years ago

And the Lord will do the rest.Remember ur Lord b4 the hard times.We all thank God.

And the Lord will do the rest.Remember ur Lord b4 the hard times.We all thank God.
Fine boy 7 years ago

Thanks Allah

Thanks Allah
Ben 7 years ago

FOR SAVING THE LIVES OF YOUR CHILDREN. AMEN.

FOR SAVING THE LIVES OF YOUR CHILDREN. AMEN.
israel 7 years ago

This is a common thing if you travel frequently by air.why worry Jesus with prayer

This is a common thing if you travel frequently by air.why worry Jesus with prayer
Dan 7 years ago

We've heard from the passengers and we need to also hear from the captain of the flight.Sometimes the press exagerate these stories.Weather was bad that i agree but for the pilot to have lost his way,hmmm i don't believe it.W ...
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We've heard from the passengers and we need to also hear from the captain of the flight.Sometimes the press exagerate these stories.Weather was bad that i agree but for the pilot to have lost his way,hmmm i don't believe it.When an aircraft can't land at destination it diverts to a suitable alternate aerodrome and this is really strange.In short lets hear from the crew and then we can analyse and conclude.
Abubakar Abdul Samad 7 years ago

Was the pilot not handed the update before taking off? Or how? I know before he takes off or land weather is given to him so what happen? In case thr thing happends midflight, a special report is issue to the controller to wa ...
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Was the pilot not handed the update before taking off? Or how? I know before he takes off or land weather is given to him so what happen? In case thr thing happends midflight, a special report is issue to the controller to warn the pilot before the approach of the real event. Hmm ok
Newsite Bansah 7 years ago

I think Akufo Addo should make the pastor who "took control of the atmosphere", Minister of Atmosphere. Maybe he can give us rain? :). And Akufo Addo should not worry about what people will say about the number of ministers ...
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I think Akufo Addo should make the pastor who "took control of the atmosphere", Minister of Atmosphere. Maybe he can give us rain? :). And Akufo Addo should not worry about what people will say about the number of ministers he has acquired because we stopped counting after 100!
FUCK AKUFO ADDO 7 years ago

DANGEROUS. WHAT IF THEY RUN OUT OF FUEL?

DANGEROUS. WHAT IF THEY RUN OUT OF FUEL?
Doctor Taabea 7 years ago

Assuming Kumasi Airport was not renovated, it would have been a tragedy. That is why we should not put all our eggs in one basket. Every government want to locate every thing in Accra,it is a wake up call for the nation.

Assuming Kumasi Airport was not renovated, it would have been a tragedy. That is why we should not put all our eggs in one basket. Every government want to locate every thing in Accra,it is a wake up call for the nation.
KB 7 years ago

We thank God for his Protection and Mercies. For this is the Doing of the Almighty.
I went through a similar experience in February this year when flying from Kumasi to Accra . Mid air, the pilot announced that there was a p ...
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We thank God for his Protection and Mercies. For this is the Doing of the Almighty.
I went through a similar experience in February this year when flying from Kumasi to Accra . Mid air, the pilot announced that there was a problem with the engine. I was shaken to the core when the announcement was made.
We had to make a U- turn to Kumasi and thank God we landed safely.
I made a promise not to fly locally again.
Akua 7 years ago

Is just by Your Grace ,Father thank You.

Is just by Your Grace ,Father thank You.
AKWASI 7 years ago

THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME COMING FROM LAGOS TO ACCRA ON AFRICA WORLD TWELVE DAYS AGO.

THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME COMING FROM LAGOS TO ACCRA ON AFRICA WORLD TWELVE DAYS AGO.
Charles kouassi 7 years ago

All the air lines inside are old

All the air lines inside are old
Edem Peki 7 years ago

...am sure pple saw dier graves or imagined hw dey ll b laid 2 rest...lol. .de whole narration wz kind of funny. ....hahaha. .2 others it wz a new experience. ..

...am sure pple saw dier graves or imagined hw dey ll b laid 2 rest...lol. .de whole narration wz kind of funny. ....hahaha. .2 others it wz a new experience. ..
Aviation Engineer 7 years ago

Really interesting and funny news. Very poor journalism and this shows how pple are just ignorant about aviation but they act as if they know it all.
1) pilots are briefed on weather enroute their destination and every aircr ...
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Really interesting and funny news. Very poor journalism and this shows how pple are just ignorant about aviation but they act as if they know it all.
1) pilots are briefed on weather enroute their destination and every aircraft and flyer has a minimum level of visibility below which they are not allowed to land. But weather can change within a very short time. So wot actually happens is wen they approach the airport they fly low and see if they can land.

2) every flight has alternate airport they will fly to if they are not able to land at their destination. I guess the Pastor is just ignorant and wants to take the glory that as he took control of the atmosphere then things were OK. This is not the first time flights are diverted if they are not able to land. It happens all the time in aviation. Especially in the harmattan season, flyers will testify that most of the flights return because they couldn't land especially flights to tamale. The interesting thing is wen passengers are told that the flight will be delayed or cancelled because of weather they don't accept it, they want to u to take them at all cost.
3. The pastor said the pilot announced that he lost control? He should ask God for forgiveness for lying. because it's a big lie and a shame. No pilot in the world will ever announce to passengers after saving the day that he lost control. Does he know that every thing the pilots say are recorded and can't be deleted? Dat is used for investigation. How can they be looking for a place to land in Aflao wen there is no runway there?
4)Saying they veered off course is just ridiculous? Does he know the route to Accra from Kumasi in the air to know they have veered off course?
5) they were in the air for one and half hours? The question to ask him is wot were they doing there. One and half hours is even the duration of going to Kumasi- Accra, accra- Kumasi and Kumasi -to accra. How can they be in the air for a duration that will take 3 flights. It takes about 30 minutes to accra from Kumasi meaning they were lost for one hour?
This is a shame and dent the image of a business just because of negative journalism and ignorance of some people who think they know
Skywalker 7 years ago

The storm was a bad one and any aircraft caught in it would have taken a beating for sure. There is however no excuse for sensationalism and very bad journalism fuelled by exaggeration and lies. If the pilot had lost control ...
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The storm was a bad one and any aircraft caught in it would have taken a beating for sure. There is however no excuse for sensationalism and very bad journalism fuelled by exaggeration and lies. If the pilot had lost control of the aircraft, how could he have made it to the cabin to tell anybody that anyway? The pilot was not flying a horse drawn cart, how could anyone in their right mind say he was flying about looking for a place to land? There is a reason why planes land at airports and not just anywhere the pilot can find. A good dose of common sense and rational thinking always helps in every case. Such unrealistic accounts only take away the importance and significance of such an occurrence and leaves it open to ridicule and mockery.

Starbow flight held in the air for one and half hours lands in Kumasi

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