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Entebbe International Airport , experineced bad weather overturning a light aircraft but no injuries were reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), said scheduled flight operations continued without disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cOn the morning of Friday, April 10, 2026, strong winds were experienced in the vicinity of Entebbe International Airport. The adverse weather impacted a light aircraft, which was parked on Apron 04. No one sustained injuries,\u201d said UCAA Public Affairs Manager Vianney Luggya Mpungu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mpungu said technical teams are assessing the extent of the damage in coordination with relevant stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor:msserwanga@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Entebbe International Airport , experineced bad weather overturning a light aircraft but no injuries were reported. 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