CAL ATR aircraft collides with wall at Trinidad airport

Caribbean Airlines says one of its ATR aircraft has hit a wall at the airport in Trinidad.

At approximately 11:15 p.m. on March 06, the ATR-72 aircraft, 9Y-TTA, was being taxied from the ramp at the Piarco International Airport, Trinidad, to an aircraft hangar when it came into contact with the wall of the airport terminal building.

The aircraft was not in active service and there were no passengers or crew on board.

The extent of damage to the aircraft is being assessed, and it has been withdrawn
from service, Caribbean Airlines said in a statement.

There were no injuries to any personnel.

An investigation has been initiated by the relevant authorities.

Caribbean Airlines assures all stakeholders that the airline’s services on the air bridge continue to operate according to its regular core schedule.