Created Saturday, Aug 17th 2024 17:16Z, last updated Saturday, Aug 17th 2024 17:16Z
An Easyjet Switzerland Airbus A320-200, registration HB-JXF performing flight
U2-1496 from Pristina (Kosovo) to Geneva (Switzerland), was cleared for takeoff from runway 35 and commenced takeoff becoming airborne in time to clear a car, that was parked on the active runway near the runway end. The aircraft continued to destination without further incident.
On Aug 16th 2024 Switzerland's SUST reported: "The Airbus A320 was cleared for take-off from runway 35. At the same time, a car belonging to the airport was standing on the active runway near threshold 17 at the eastern end of the runway. After lift-off, the aircraft flow over the car at a sufficient height. The flight crew stated that they had flown over the car with the landing gear still extended. Remarks: The Aeronautical Accident and Incident Investigations Commission of Republic of Kosovo has opened an investigation."
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