A Dana Air flight, bearing registration number 5N BKI and carrying 83 passengers, skidded off the runway upon landing at the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, specifically on runway 18L.<\/p>\n
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In a statement released by the airline, it was confirmed that no passengers were injured during the incident. The fire service promptly responded to carry out rescue operations, allowing passengers to disembark the aircraft safely.<\/p>\n
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The statement from Dana Air read, “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 Nigerian Safety and Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on the incident, and the aircraft involved has been grounded by our maintenance team for further investigation.”<\/p>\n
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The airline expressed gratitude to the airport authorities and their crew for their swift response in ensuring the safe disembarkation of all passengers. Additionally, they apologized to the affected passengers for any inconvenience caused and reassured them that safety remains their top priority. Dana Air affirmed its commitment to cooperating fully with relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.<\/p>\n
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