A Fastjet flight was forced to return before landing in Bulawayo on Wednesday following what sources described as a communication malfunction in the cockpit.
According to a reliable source and a passenger who contacted this publication, the aircraft turned back before completing its scheduled landing in Bulawayo.
The passenger said those on board were informed of an issue that required the flight to return, although the exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.
Sources familiar with the matter alleged that the decision to return was linked to a communication malfunction between the two captains.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) also had not provided an official comment by the time this article was published.Passengers and aviation stakeholders are awaiting further information on the circumstances that led to the flight’s return and whether any operational or safety concerns were involved.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available and official statements are received from Fastjet and the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe.