Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has directed relevant aviation agencies to investigate a runway excursion involving an Enugu Air aircraft at Benin Airport, assuring the public that all passengers and crew members are safe.
Incident Details
The incident occurred after the aircraft landed at Benin Airport on Friday. According to Keyamo, the plane skidded off the runway after a successful landing in what is known in aviation as a runway excursion. In a statement shared on his official X account, the minister said there were no casualties.
"I have been duly informed that the incident with Enugu Air yesterday in Benin is that the aircraft skidded off the runway after landing successfully (it is called 'runway excursion' in aviation terminology). Everyone was safe. I have directed all the relevant agencies to work closely with Enugu Air to unravel the cause," Keyamo said.
Enugu Air Confirms Safety
Enugu Air also confirmed that all passengers and crew safely disembarked from the aircraft without injuries. The airline said the aircraft has been secured, while the relevant aviation authorities have been notified in line with established procedures. It added that an assessment of the aircraft and the circumstances surrounding the occurrence is underway.
Enugu Air further warned that the incident could lead to temporary adjustments to some flight schedules, assuring affected passengers that they would be contacted directly and provided with the necessary assistance. The airline stressed that the safety of its passengers, crew and operations remains its highest priority and promised to provide further updates through its official communication channels.
Previous Reports
Earlier reports indicated that the Enugu Air aircraft ran off the runway at Benin Airport on Thursday after arriving on a flight from Lagos. The incident caused panic among family members who had gathered to receive passengers, and some of them rushed travellers to hospital.
