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Air Canada Cargo plane makes emergency landing in Manta

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Boeing 767 cargo plane operated by Air Canada Cargo made an emergency landing in Manta, Ecuador, on Sunday due to a technical failure in one of its engines.
  • The aircraft, flying from Miami to Lima, landed safely at the Eloy Alfaro International Airport around 5:35 p.m. after alerting authorities to the issue.
  • Airport security and emergency protocols were activated, but no injuries or material damage were reported; the plane is undergoing a technical inspection.

An Air Canada Cargo Boeing 767 experienced a mid-flight emergency on Sunday, forcing an emergency landing at Ecuador's Eloy Alfaro International Airport in Manta. The flight was en route from Miami to Lima when a technical issue arose with one of the aircraft's engines.

Airport authorities were alerted around 5:00 p.m. and immediately activated emergency protocols. Firefighters and ambulances were deployed to the runway as a precautionary measure. The crew expertly navigated the aircraft for a safe landing, which occurred successfully around 5:35 p.m.

Fortunately, the landing proceeded without further incident. Emergency services confirmed no injuries to the crew and no damage to the airport infrastructure. The cargo plane is now undergoing a thorough technical examination to pinpoint the exact cause of the engine malfunction.

While the runway was temporarily closed, leading to a brief delay for a flight from Panama, operations resumed shortly after. Aviation authorities and the airline are investigating the technical failure.

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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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