It was a big deal indeed!
All the Firebrigades in the Algarve and Faro district were put to stand-by/prevention mode, as well all the polices departments on the southern region of Portugal. The 2 official roads that connect the airport with the City and Faro beach were closed and strictly under surveillance in order to allow the emergency vehicles to reach the airport ASAP since the PIC declared Mayday.
It was a first Mayday, then a Pan Pan, wich took the option to divert to Lisbon, and then again a Mayday to FAO.
Two helis from the Portuguese Air Force and Civil Protection were also deployed to the scenario just in case. This was the biggest issue here at Faro for this last decade for sure. The city and road traffic almost came to an entire halt.
Good job done by the crew and all the authorities!
