Panic as Air Peace flight veers off runway in Port Harcourt
A crash was averted at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Rivers State, as an Air Peace Lagos to Port Harcourt veered off the runway.
Video of Air Peace flight P47190, which veered off the runway, emerged on social media shortly after the incident in the early hours of Sunday. Passengers could be seen carrying their luggage as they disembarked from the plane.
Osifo-Whiskey Efe, spokesperson for Air Peace Limited, confirmed the incident in a statement.
“Air Peace confirms that its Flight P47190 operating from Lagos to Port Harcourt this morning, had a runway excursion after landing safely at the Port Harcourt International Airport,” Mr Efe said.
He added, “The aircraft veered slightly off the runway without any damage. All passengers disembarked safely and calmly, and no injuries were reported. We reassure the flying public of our unflinching commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety in all our operations.”
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 3
Tax evasion: FIRS plans two-day conference on illicit financial flows
The statement noted that the conference would serve as a platform for reflection on actionable solutions.
Hot news Home top
Tinubu announces Buhari’s death, orders Shettima to UK to accompany body back home
The statement noted, “President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.’’
Lagos
Lagos LG Polls: APC wins all 57 chairmanship, 375 councillorship seats
The LASIEC boss also said the enthusiasm displayed by residents before and during the exercise was commendable.
States
Nasarawa: Police detain two armed robbery suspects with stolen vehicle
Mr Nansel said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing gang members and recover the stolen motorcycle.
Agriculture
Rice farmers lament crippling local production
He urged the government to ensure that farmers receive the provided inputs or machinery directly, instead of through “political farmers.”
NationWide
Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead
The former president died in a UK hospital Sunday afternoon.
