The management of Dana Airlines Ltd has issued a statement revealing what made its plane skid off the runway and landing in the bush
at the Port Harcourt International Airport.
The management said on
Tuesday, 20th February, 2018, that the incident was caused as a result
of very stormy weather and severe winds upon landing.
Read the statement below:
Inclement weather Causes Dana Aircraft Runway Overshoot in Port Harcourt
“On Tuesday, 20th February, 2018, one of our aircraft operating
Abuja-PHC skidded off the runway at the Port Harcourt International
Airport as a result of very stormy weather and severe winds upon
landing.
Thankfully there were no casualties and ALL passengers and crew
on board were disembarked safely with the timely response from the
ground emergency services.
We are grateful for the swift reaction of the emergency response teams and safe evacuation of all on board.
We commend our pilots who were able to navigate the aircraft to
a complete stop under the circumstance and brought all the precious
lives of our passengers and crew to safety.
We wish to once again reassure our guests that their safety and
comfort will remain our top priority and we shall continue to adhere
strictly to high standards and recommended practices as required by the
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.”