Dana aircraft skids off Lagos Airport runway
Details of the incident are still sketchy but reports claim there are no casualties recorded.
Dana Air aircraft.
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The incident according to ThePunch occurred a few minutes past 10 am.
Details of the incident are still sketchy but reports claim there are no casualties recorded.
While confirming the incident in a statement, Dana Air said all passengers were safely disembarked without injuries.
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The statement reads, “Dana Air regrets to inform the public of a runway incursion involving one of our aircraft, registration number 5N BKI, which was flying from Abuja to Lagos today 23/04/24
“We are relieved to confirm that all 83 passengers and crew onboard the flight disembarked safely without injuries or scare as the crew handled the situation with utmost professionalism.”
“We have also updated the AIB and NCAA on the incident and the aircraft involved has been grounded by our maintenance team for further investigation.”
The airline thanked the airport authorities for ensuring the safety of all passengers onboard the aircraft.
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