Accident was averted on Tuesday when Dana Air Flight 9J0363, which flew from Abuja to Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, skidded off the runway on landing but the pilot in command was able to control the aircraft and taxied it to the terminal.
According to statement from the airline, which was signed by its spokesman, Kingsley Ezenwa, the incident was caused by torrential rainfall and bad weather at the time of landing, but the 44 passengers on-board disembarked from the flight unharmed.
“No casualty was recorded and all passengers and crew disembarked safely,” the statement said.
The airline also said, “We commend the Pilot-in -command who was able to control the aircraft to a complete stop, before passengers and crew disembarked. We also wish to applaud the Captain for exhibiting the highest safety standards and handling the situation professionally.”
