Silverstone Air has been trending for the better part of today, following an emergency landing at Eldoret International Airport by one of its planes after a tyre fell off during take-off. An official statement from the airline confirmed the incident saying that the plane had four passengers on board, headed to Nairobi from Lodwar. Luckily the passengers escaped unharmed and were booked into another aircraft for the remainder of their journey.
“We would like to confirm that earlier today our flight Dash 8 – 300 from Lodwar to Nairobi experienced an incident during takeoff and as a result, lost the number 3 wheel assembly,” read the statement.
The incident comes in less than a month after another plane operated by Silverstone Air crashed at Wilson Airport shortly after take-off. Some Kenyans on Twitter were quick to tear down the name of the brand into pieces, while others threw in their two cents poking the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to spring into action and investigate the matter. Despite the tongue lashing at Silverstone Air on social media by enraged Kenyans, some sneaked in hilarious memes of how the situation must have been for those on board.
1. When shit hits the fan in a blink of an eye.
Ukiskia pilot wa Silverstone ameanza “Ladies and gentlemen unfortunately…” pic.twitter.com/jOukmAakeT
— Kimanzi®™ (@Kimanzi_) October 28, 2019
2. Silverstone Airplane taking off from Githurai
Silverstone Air's A380 taking off 😍 pic.twitter.com/Z5yd3HneT7
— Chris (@X_ChrisM) October 28, 2019
3. While in the clouds.
When you flying Silverstone and hear the plans shake vigorously. pic.twitter.com/aK3P3JVIOc
— Kimanzi®™ (@Kimanzi_) October 28, 2019
4. Sweet Jesus where are you.
Silverstone Air stewards asking the passengers to prepare for an emergency landing. pic.twitter.com/r3XEsCQWb4
— Übermensch (@Trackmann) October 28, 2019
5. If only there was a quick way to get over with it.
When someone tells you that you will be flying with Silverstone Air. 😂 pic.twitter.com/iPmOmcOkXX
— Victor Mochere (@VictorMochere) October 28, 2019
6. But why?
😭 Silverstone airlines and arsenal FC. pic.twitter.com/6qA1BPrRNs
— sam (@s_nakhone) October 28, 2019
7. Silverstone Air not taking any chances.
Silverstone air has released a press statement about them losing a wheel. They have confirmed that they've taken precautionary measures from now henceforth. pic.twitter.com/r4uRMe9aWS
— Rambo (@RicoBaRico) October 28, 2019
8.That confidence when getting on board.
Passengers wakiboard Silverstone Air. 💀😂 pic.twitter.com/iJ2qml6AIZ
— Limo (@Limo_alan) October 28, 2019
9. When dreams switch to reality.
Silverstone staff rushing you to leave the plane midair. pic.twitter.com/uPMnLJDvFt
— Kimanzi®™ (@Kimanzi_) October 28, 2019
10. Fighting bravely.
Silverstone pilot: Sorry to inform you we are experiencing some difficulties…
Passengers: pic.twitter.com/LJPBLcR5Cm
— Kimanzi®™ (@Kimanzi_) October 28, 2019
