The Cessna Caravan circled in random directions for nearly two hours and was followed by a police helicopter before it touched down at an airport. Two wounded passengers and a pilot were being treated for their injuries…
The Tropic Air plane was travelling from Corozal to the popular tourist destination of San Pedro with 14 passengers and two crew members on board when it was hijacked.
His actions were nothing short of heroic.”
The two wounded passengers and pilot were being treated for their injuries at a hospital, officials said.
A US State Department spokesperson described the incident as “horrifying”.
The Belize police commissioner, Chester Williams, identified the hijacker as Akinyela Taylor and said he was a US military veteran, but US officials did not confirm that detail.The Cessna Caravan circled in random directions for nearly two hours and was followed by a police helicopter before it touched down at an airport in the coastal town of Ladyville.
Authorities in Belize declared a full emergency when the incident began around 8.30am local time, according to the Belize Airport Concession Company.
“In the face of incomprehensible pressure, our pilot acted with extraordinary courage and calm, guiding the aircraft to a safe landing,” said Maximillian Greif, the CEO of the airline company.
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