Pilot Sues Airports Authority After Deadly Hijacking

There’s a dramatic legal twist following a terrifying mid-air ordeal that shook the nation just months ago. The Belize Airports Authority is now facing a lawsuit filed by Tropic Air pilot Howell Grange and two passengers, survivors of a harrowing hijacking back in April that ended with the death of the hijacker, American national Akinyela Taylor. Grange, who was stabbed multiple times during the attack, has since undergone therapy in the U.S. and is now taking legal action, represented by none other than Senior Counsel Dean Barrow. And just this evening, Prime Minister John Briceño broke his silence with a brief comment on the pending case.

 

Prime Minister John Briceño

“Of course, I have to be concerned. I mean I’m a bit disappointed that that’s going to happen, but not surprised. But more than that, I don’t want to comment because quite likely it will end up in court.”