Breaking: Over 100 passengers cheat death as Dana Air plane escapes crash
No fewer than 100 passengers aboard a Dana Air Boeing 737 aircraft with registration number (5N DNA) on Tuesday afternoon escaped death by the whiskers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The aircraft made an emergency landing on approach at the Airport following an issue with one of its engines.
Confirming the incident in a statement on Tuesday, DANA Air explained that it occurred at about 2:52 pm and the passengers were unhurt.
The statement 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 its engines,” the statement said.
“The pilot in command briefed the passengers on the incident and landed the aircraft safely at the Abuja International Airport at about 2:52 pm.
“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.”
