Emergency responders and crew ensured a prompt and safe evacuation of the passengers
*** Airspace has been opened for flight operations
*** Landing distance temporarily reduced to 2700 metres instead of the stipulated 3000 metres
Air Peace airline has confirmed that its Flight number P47190, with the aircraft registration mark 5N-BQQ, operating from Lagos to Port Harcourt this morning, had a runway excursion after landing safely at the Port Harcourt International Airport.
The statement from the airline said the aircraft veered slightly off the runway without any damage.
It confirmed that all passengers on board disembarked safely and calmly, and no injuries were reported.
The statement reiterated the airline’s reassurance to the flying public of its unflinching commitment to the highest safety standards in all its operations.
It stated thus, “We reassure the flying public of our unflinching commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety in all our operations”.
FAAN Advises Passengers To Reappraise Their Travel Plans
Meanwhile, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has reported that there were no casualties from the incident.
The media statement by FAAN affirmed that the 127 passengers onboard were safely evacuated as the aircraft screeched to a halt after overshooting the runway 03.
The airport managers’ advisory urged passengers in the interim to be guided by this development in their travel plans.
Those whose destination is Port Harcourt have been advised to be mindful of imminent flight delays, especially passengers who would be departing Port Harcourt.
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