1411. Mr J R B Lorimer (DA) to ask the Minister of Defence and Military
Veterans:
(1) With reference to the emergency landing of the aircraft carrying
the Deputy President, what was the reason for the planned
stopover at a location in the Central African Republic (CAR)
instead of another location with better facilities;
(2) whether the aircraft crew were misled in any way by air traffic
control in CAR; if not, what is the position in this regard; if
so, what are the relevant details;
(3) what was the reason for making an unannounced landing on a
darkened airstrip;
(4) whether the aircraft was in any way damaged on landing; if not,
what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the
relevant details;
(5) whether the fuel gauge on the aircraft was functioning
correctly; if not, why was permission granted for the aircraft
to fly; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1766E
REPLY
We have requested the necessary information as soon as that has been
received a substantive follow up response will be forwarded.