The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has begun an investigation into why a passenger airline, Dana Air skidded off the runway shortly after landing at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos on Tuesday.
Wunmi Oladeji, the Director, Public Affairs of the NSIB, confirmed that the agency had begun a probe of the incident.
She said, “Our investigators are currently on the site of the incident. They are investigating it. We will rely on their report to give the next update.”
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Eagle Online had earlier reported that an aircraft belonging to Dana Air had skidded off the runway at the local wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State.
Those at the scene, who provided video and photo evidence, said there were no casualties in the incident.
The affected aircraft, a McDonald Douglas (MD-83) with registration 5N-BKI, had 83 passengers on board.
According to the Spokesman for the airline, Kingsley Ezenwa, the 83 passengers and crew onboard the flight disembarked safely without injuries.
Ezenwa, in a statement, said: “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 Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB, and Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on the incident, and the aircraft involved has been grounded by our maintenance team for further investigation.
“We wish to thank the airport authorities, our crew for their very swift response in ensuring the safe disembarkation of all passengers following the incident, and our sincere apologies and appreciation to the passengers on the affected flight for their patience and understanding.”
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