FAAN confirms no casualty recorded in Air Peace’s Port Harcourt runway incident

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed that no casualties were 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.

Gentechnews reported that Nigeria’s largest flag carrier, Air Peace flight  P47190, which operated from the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos to Port Harcourt this morning, experienced a runway excursion after landing at the Port Harcourt International Airport.

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.

Orah said that the aircraft overshot runway 03 upon landing, adding “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.”

Orah also reaffirmed FAAN’s commitment to the safety and security of the passengers and assured that further details would be provided when available.