Alarming incident at Ecuador's International Airport in Guayaquil today as an @Iberia flight from Spain is denied landing by the mayor @CynthiaViteri6 who ordered the blocking of the runway, utilizing municipal and police vehicles.
Helicopter view of the blocked runway:pic.twitter.com/OZpgqsO5Y9
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I don’t understand was the plane attempting to land even though it has been denied? I’ve never seen a runway blocked like that. Aren’t they in constant communication with the incoming planes?
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Replying to @BBobinson80 @camilateleSUR and
So the pilot thought he was in the right? And the police were following the local orders? I guess I’m wondering why this wasn’t a radio dispute rather than a dangerous confrontation on the runway
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The pilot/plane diverted. It didn't hover over the runway. This is a video from a separate aircraft--a helicopter. There was no confrontation on the part of either airline flight which was authorized to land, and which came empty, to return travelers home to Sprain/Europe.
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