Dana Air plane makes emergency landing in Abuja over engine issue
A Dana Air Boeing 737 aircraft with registration number (5N DNA) on Tuesday made an emergency landing on approach at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. The decision followed an indication in one of its engines, it was learnt. The airline confirmed the incident in a statement, saying all the 100 passengers on board […]
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A Dana Air Boeing 737 aircraft with registration number (5N DNA) on Tuesday made an emergency landing on approach at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja.
The decision followed an indication in one of its engines, it was learnt.
The airline confirmed the incident in a statement, saying all the 100 passengers on board were disembarked safely.
It said, “Our Abuja bound Boeing 737 aircraft with registration number (5N DNA) embarked on an emergency landing today 19th July, 2022, due to an indication on one of it’s engines.
“The Pilot in command briefed the passengers on the incident and landed the aircraft safely at the Abuja International airport at about 2.52pm
“All 100 passengers disembarked safely and the aircraft has been grounded for immediate attention by our team of engineers.
“The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has also been briefed on the incident.”
The airline apologised to all passengers onboard the flight and reassured them that Dana Air will continue to maintain its high safety standards.