American Airways confirmed Monday that one among its planes departing from Haiti was struck by a bullet, though no accidents have been reported.
The incident is one among a number of current assaults focusing on U.S. flights in Haiti, main the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose a 30-day suspension on U.S. flights to the Caribbean nation. Related assaults on plane from Spirit Airways and JetBlue occurred this week, with a Spirit flight attendant sustaining accidents.
All three airways have suspended service to Haiti following these incidents.
“This morning, APA was notified {that a} post-flight inspection revealed the presence of a bullet gap in an American Airways plane following a visit to Port-au-Prince, Haiti yesterday,” the Allied Pilots Affiliation (APA) – which represents American’s pilots – stated in an inside memo.
The union stated it’s in touch with American relating to the incident and has additionally reached out to the flight crew to make sure they obtain assist and help.
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“APA will stay in shut contact with the corporate concerning the state of affairs in Haiti, and we will probably be concerned in any selections by American Airways and the FAA relating to the resumption of service,” the APA memo acknowledged. “Making certain the security and safety of our crews and passengers will at all times be our highest precedence. We’ll replace you as developments warrant and respect your professionalism and vigilance.”
In a press release, a spokesperson from the airline confirmed the incident, including that no accidents have been reported.
“On Monday, Nov. 11, American Airways flight 819 from Toussaint Louverture Worldwide Airport (PAP) to Miami Worldwide Airport (MIA) landed safely and uneventfully in Miami. Out of an abundance of warning, a post-flight inspection was accomplished, indicating the outside of the plane had been impacted by a bullet. We’re working intently with all related authorities to research this incident,” the spokesperson stated.
The service’s each day service between Miami and Port-au-Prince is suspended by Feb. 12.