US EditionNigeria: Faulty Arik Port Harcourt-Bound Flight Safely Diverted to Benin
The crew safely diverted the flight after detecting engine issues; no injuries were reported and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has begun a formal inquiry.
- On Wednesday, an Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL, registration 5N-MJF, en route from Lagos to Port Harcourt experienced an in‑flight engine anomaly and diverted to Benin Airport, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau announced from Abuja.
- The flight crew detected abnormal engine indications on one engine during the cruise phase and performed a precautionary engine shutdown following established procedures.
- The aircraft landed without incident and all passengers and crew disembarked normally, with visible damage to the affected engine based on initial visual assessment.
- NSIB has commenced a formal investigation under ICAO Annex 13, coordinating with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and Arik Air while a preliminary assessment team recovers flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder in Benin; a preliminary report will be issued within 30 days.
- The NSIB said safety of passengers, crew and the public is its top priority and encouraged the public to contact official channels, adding, `Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
26 Articles
26 Articles
Faulty Arik Port Harcourt–bound flight safely diverted to Benin – NSIB
“The aircraft landed without incident, and all passengers and crew disembarked normally. No injuries have been reported.” The post Faulty Arik Port Harcourt–bound flight safely diverted to Benin – NSIB appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Faulty Engine Forces Diversion Of PH-bound Flight To Benin
There was panic among passengers of an Arik Air flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt on Wednesday morning when the aircraft was diverted after developing an engine issue mid-flight. This forced the crew to make a precautionary landing in Benin City. The airline confirmed that its Boeing 737-700 aircraft, registered 5N-MJF, operating Flight W3 740, was descending into Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, when the flight crew heard a loud ba…
Arik Air Flight Diverts to Benin After Engine Failure
News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/arik-air-flight-diverts-to-benin-after-engine-failure/An Arik Air Boeing 737 aircraft carrying 80 passengers made an emergency landing at Benin Airport on Wednesday following an engine malfunction during a scheduled flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt. The aircraft, registered as 5N-MJF and operating flight W3 740, experienced abnormal engine indicatio…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
