CNC3 TT –  A “technical issue” forced a Caribbean Airlines flight to be diverted to Norfolk, Virginia, in the United States of America, this morning.

BW520 departed Piarco at 11:48 pm and was en route to New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport when cracks developed in the jet’s windshield.

Guardian Media understands 111 passengers and crew were on board.

This is most likely as a result of crew action, as this is the standard operating procedure in such a situation. The aircraft continued its descent and landed safely at 4:36 am in Virginia.

In a press release issued at 11:20 am, Caribbean Airlines confirmed the incident saying:

“The aircraft is on the ground at Norfolk and the airline is in contact with all persons affected by the disruption. The passengers have been accommodated and arrangements are being made to get them to their final destinations.”

The flight was being operated by a 23-year-old Boeing 737-800NG, registered as 9Y-GEO.

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