Zagreb Airport Chaos: 10-Hour Shutdown After Plane Accident

Zagreb Airport Shutdown: 10-Hour Chaos After Plane Accident A minor accident involving a private plane caused a major disruption at Zagreb Airport on Sunday. The incident led to a 10-hour shutdown, affecting numerous flights and stranding thousands of passengers. Passengers described the situation as chaotic, with many struggling to find accommodation. "They kept telling us there were delays until 2 am," said one frustrated traveler, James. Another passenger, Jadranka, recounted, "We were lucky to find a hotel in Novi Zagreb at 3 am." Airport officials stated that procedures were followed, but the process took longer than anticipated due to the damaged aircraft and a lack of specialized equipment. The airport spokesperson, Lidia Capkovic Martin, emphasized that the situation was handled according to protocol. Flights were canceled, and some were diverted to Pula and Zadar, with passengers provided ground transportation to Zagreb. The investigation into the cause of the accident, which involved a Cessna 525, is ongoing. The Air Panonia company, which owned the plane, released a statement on Facebook stating that only the crew was involved and that no one was injured. The airport is working to restore normal operations, with some passengers rebooked on flights within the day and others accommodated on flights the following day. The issue of compensation and responsibility is yet to be determined.