The management of Air Peace has confirmed that Flight P47190, from Lagos to Port Harcourt, skidded off the runway after landing safely on Sunday morning.
This is confirmed in a statement signed by the airline’s spokesperson, Efe Osifo-Whiskey, and released to journalists in Lagos on Sunday.
Osifo-Whiskey stated that the aircraft slightly veered off the runway after landing, but there was no damage to the aircraft.
“All passengers disembarked safely and calmly. No injuries were recorded in the process,” he said.
He added that Air Peace remains committed to upholding the highest safety standards in all its flight operations.
According to him, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria have been duly notified.
“An appropriate investigation will be conducted on the aircraft,” Osifo-Whiskey noted.
No casualty recorded in Air Peace’s Port Harcourt runway incident – FAAN
Meanwhile, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed that no casualty is recorded in the Port Harcourt runway incident involving Air Peace’s flight P47190 from Lagos.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at FAAN, Mrs Obiageli Orah, on Sunday in Lagos.
The incident occurred on Sunday morning.
According to Orah, the aircraft, with registration number 5N-BQQ, departed Lagos (LOS) and landed at the Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA), at approximately 7.45 a.m.
She said that the aircraft overshot runway 03 upon landing.
Orah stated: “We are relieved to report that there were no casualties. Evacuation of the 127 passengers has been completed safely with no casualties.
“In the interim, please plan for flight delays for any departing flights to Port Harcourt.”
She also said that further details would be provided when available.
Orah also reaffirmed FAAN’s commitment to the safety and security of the passengers.