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Old 7th Dec 2009, 10:02
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THIS FROM THEIR WEBSITE:

INCIDENT – SA AIRLINK FLIGHT SA8625 – GEORGE

SA Airlink regrets to advise that its flight SA8625 operating from Cape Town to George has been involved in an incident on landing at George Airport. The aircraft an Embraer 135 ( 37 seat ) regional jet ZS SJX is reported as having aquaplaned off the end of the wet runway. The incident occurred at 11h06 local.

The 30 passengers and 3 crew are unhurt. Airlink has arranged trauma counselling for all passengers and crew. Airport staff and trauma councillors are with the passengers at present.

Weather at the time is reported as being overcast with rain. The aircraft appears to be damaged the extent of which is unknown at this stage.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused to our passengers
SA Airlink will release further information as soon as it becomes available.

Issued for Airlink
Karin Murray
Tel 011 451 7300
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