Airline that lost door in mid-flight suspended

The Civil Aeronautics Authority (AAC) temporarily suspended operations of the Bocas Air Company after the detachment of the rear door of the baggage compartment of one aircraft in mid-flight with eight passengers on board.

The suspension will be until the investigations are completed, said the AAC.

The investigators of the entity’s Air Safety Directorate began investigations of a “regulatory nature as a result of the accident”, which occurred on Saturday, March 12, when the aircraft HP1948BT lost the cargo door, 20 minutes after having taken off from the Marcos A. Gelabert airport in Albrook.

The incident did not cause any injuries, but the passengers experienced distressing moments during the maneuvers of the crew.

La Prensa tried to obtain the version of Marvin Matthews, who appeared as president of Bocas Air Company, but he said that two months ago he sold his shares.