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The airline Avianca published a statement reporting on the encounter of one of its planes and a pyrotechnic balloon. Photo author unknown.
The latest aeronautical news of the year 2020 surprised locals and strangers, especially because of the shocking nature of the images and the potential risk of a plane crash that could have occurred.
Almost at midnight 31 from December to 2020 The first images of an Airbus A319 plane with registration N557AV that covered the route between Orlando and Bogotá with damage to some parts of the plane were known., but what generated the most impact was seeing how species of streamers hung from some areas and surfaces of the plane.
An event that at the time was thought to have occurred during landing procedures at the main Colombian international airport of El Dorado in Bogotá, was cleared the morning of 1 of January of 2021 in an official statement from the airline that indicates:
- Bogota 1 of January of 2021 Flight AVA029 of the 31 from December to 2020 that covered the Orlando route – Bogota, was reached by a pyrotechnic balloon when it had already landed at El Dorado Airport.
- The flight landed at 20:09 local, with all its passengers and crew in perfect condition and was towed to 20:59, after an inspection by the firefighters in which no news reported. Passengers who had connections to other destinations were able to do so without no problem.
- Avianca calls on citizens to refrain from burning these types of balloons, that are prohibited by the authorities.
It is important that the event has not escalated, but that undoubtedly makes us think about the lack of awareness of people in the use of this type of pyrotechnics that could potentially generate greater risks to air operations in different airports worldwide., as well as illegal activities such as the use of laser pointers in the vicinity of the area of influence of the air terminals.
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They must stop flying at that time 31 from December , the people have to sacrifice for them to earn money
And it is obligatory for the people to celebrate with this type of balloons? If you don't use them the new year is different? There is a risk for aviation and nature, totally unjustified.
Apparently you've never been on a plane., on those dates to go visit your relatives, and with that way of thinking you will never get on a plane. And the day you can get on, if you can do it, I hope they cancel it so that your family can upload their balloons and they don't refund the cost of your plane ticket..
Very good comment
Error, flights should not be suspended, punishment for lawbreakers, People should not be sacrificed for transportation because a small group of unconscious and undisciplined people want to play with balloons.
Bro, you are always this stupid or you rest on sundays? I mean, according to you, It is a priority to play with balloons, which by the way is prohibited by the authorities? do me a favor!
I am from Medellin, and I know that the majority, We don't like making the balloons fly., have caused many fires over the years, And don't think that airlines fly at that time simply because they feel like it., If they fly it is because there are people who need and want to be with their family.. A little more analysis of the Jose Situation.