Enugu Air confirms runway excursion in Benin, no injuries reported
An Enugu Air aircraft experienced a runway excursion upon landing at Benin Airport, resulting in no injuries to the 63 passengers or five crew members. The airline is currently assessing the aircraft and coordinating with aviation authorities, which may cause temporary flight schedule adjustments.
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Aviation safety incidents are critical for regulatory oversight and public trust in regional transport infrastructure.
An Enugu Air aircraft on Thursday suffered a runway excursion after landing at Benin Airport, with all 63 passengers and five crew members safely evacuated and no injuries or fatalities recorded.
The airline confirmed the incident in a public notice, saying the aircraft had been secured while the relevant aviation authorities had been notified in line with established procedures.
“Enugu Air wishes to inform the public that one of our aircraft operating into Benin experienced a runway incursion after landing today,” the airline said.
It added, however, that all those on board were safe.
“We confirm that all passengers and crew have safely disembarked and there were no injuries or casualties.”
Although the airline described the occurrence as a runway incursion in its statement, the incident involved the aircraft leaving the runway after landing, which is referred to in aviation as a runway excursion.
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