Breaking News: Arik Air’s Lagos-Port-Harcourt Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Benin Due to Engine Damage
An Arik Air Boeing 737-700 aircraft, with registration 5N-MJF, operating flight W3 740 from Lagos to Port Harcourt, made an emergency landing at Benin Airport earlier today after experiencing engine damage. The incident occurred while the plane was descending into Port Harcourt International Airport, prompting the crew to divert to Benin as a precautionary measure.
According to reports, the crew heard a loud bang on the left engine, leading to a safe diversion to Benin Airport. All 80 passengers and crew members were safely evacuated, with no injuries reported. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched an investigation into the incident, and a preliminary report is expected within 30 days.
Arik Air has apologized for the disruption and assured passengers that their safety and well-being remain the airline’s top priority. ⁵
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