KINGSTOWN, Georgetown – Hon. Robeson Benn, the country’s Public Works Minister, has commended the pilot of Trans Guyana for “keeping her wits” that saved the lives of 11 passengers in Mabaruma, Region 1 yesterday, July 15, 2012. Veteran pilot Ferial Ally crashed landed the 12 seater Cessna at Mabaruma Airstrip after confronting some treacherous weather conditions. No one was seriously hurt. “From the initial reports that I am previewed to I have to say that her actions have to be applauded. Her years of experience saved her and her passengers lives,” Hon. Benn stated. The incident occurred around 8:20 am, while Captain Ally was about to land on the airstrip. The aircraft had left Ogle Airport at 7:20.
