Incident Overview
On 25 November 2016, a Boeing 737-800 became disabled at Salalah Airport. The aircraft was on runway 07 (RWY07) / runway 25/07 (RWY25/07). The removal process took approximately seven hours. Initially, Salalah airport personnel attempted to remove the aircraft themselves but later requested assistance from the Muscat team.
Meeting on 27 November 2016
A meeting was held on 27 November 2016 at the PACA Office. Attendees included representatives from the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA), Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC), and Oman Air. The meeting was opened by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCAR), who noted the positive cooperation among all parties.
Discussion on Removal Responsibility
During the meeting, the responsibility for removing a disabled aircraft was discussed. Oman Air stated that the aircraft was wet-leased and that they are available to offer assistance when requested. OAMC stated that Oman Air should bear the responsibility. DGCAR referenced ICAO Doc 9137 (Airport Services Manual Part 5, Removal of Disabled Aircraft, chapter 1.9), which identifies three responsible parties: the aircraft operator (registered owner or operator), the airport operator, and the state.
Key Points
- Pre-planning for similar incidents was identified as necessary.
- The meeting focused on clarifying roles for future incidents.
- No injuries or fatalities were reported.
- The exact cause of the disablement was not discussed in the provided source.