Zagreb’s Franjo Tuđman Airport was closed for about ten hours due to an incident where a small private Cessna aircraft skidded off the runway during landing. The plane had no passengers, and the pilot was unharmed. The airport closure caused disruptions with canceled and diverted flights, affecting thousands of passengers. The prolonged removal of the aircraft was due to the lack of appropriate lifting equipment in Zagreb, which had to be arranged from Osijek. The incident is under investigation, with the likely cause being a tire burst. The event sparked criticism towards the airport management for lack of equipment and procedural issues.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the impact on passengers and criticize the airport management for poor preparedness and lack of necessary equipment, highlighting the inconvenience caused to thousands and calling for accountability.
Center: Centrist sources report the facts of the incident, focusing on the timeline, the cause of the accident, and the operational response, providing balanced coverage without strong editorializing.
Right: Right-leaning media focus on the operational failures and procedural inefficiencies at the airport, often calling for management changes and emphasizing the need for stricter oversight and better infrastructure.
