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May 1, 2026
El Dorado on alert: five emergencies in three months
Five incidents recorded in just three months, which forced temporary operational suspensions and endangered the lives of passengers...
TL;DR
- Five incidents have occurred at El Dorado Airport in the last three months.
- Recent incidents include drone sightings, forcing flight diversions and operational suspensions.
- Near-collisions between aircraft and helicopters have also been reported, highlighting communication failures.
- Internal investigations are underway to review protocols and assign responsibility.
- The risk of drone ingestion by aircraft turbines is a major safety concern.
- The threat of drone attacks by criminal organizations adds to the security concerns.