KX481 arrival update August 8, 2024

09 August 2024, 05:48 AM

Tourism

Cayman Airways flight KX481 from Los Angeles to Grand Cayman on August 8, 2024, landed safely at 4:56pm at Owen Roberts International Airport with minimal flaps after encountering a flap asymmetry issue during its approach. Although the aircraft was capable of landing safely with minimal flaps, Captain Joey Jackson declared an emergency as a precaution, ensuring that local emergency services were on standby. Before landing, the aircraft circled the island for over an hour to burn off fuel and reduce landing weight. Upon arrival, the aircraft was taken out of service for inspection and any necessary remediation.