Liberia: Ethiopian Airlines Aborts Landing At Roberts International Airport Due to Thick Smoke From Nearby Farm Fires

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Liberia: Ethiopian Airlines Aborts Landing At Roberts International Airport Due to Thick Smoke From Nearby Farm Fires

Monrovia -- An unusual and potentially dangerous situation unfolded at Roberts International Airport (RIA) last week when an Ethiopian Airlines flight was forced to abort its landing due to thick smoke drifting over the airport. The incident occurred in Unification Town, Margibi County, and has raised fresh concerns over the safety of air traffic in the region.