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An Air Zimbabwe MA60 airliner travelling from Harare to Kariba yesterday failed to land in the resort town following extremely high temperatures which exceeded the prescribed 40 degrees Celsius required for landing and take-off purposes, forcing it to return to Harare with its passengers.
The airliner was forced to divert its scheduled route and landed in Victoria Falls where temperatures were favourable.
The aircraft, with a carrying capacity of 52, was carrying 18 passengers.
Passengers who were scheduled to land in Kariba at around 10am endured long hours of waiting while in Victoria Falls hoping the temperatures would fall to acceptable levels.
Airzim passenger and cargo general manager Mr Chris Kwenda confirmed the development, saying the captain of the aircraft had to fly past Kariba because of security risks involved.
He also said the MA60 had safely landed in Harare and plans were underway to ferry the passengers to Kariba by road.
He said such high temperatures could cause bursting of tyres and the malfunctioning of the engine upon landing or take-off. Herald
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