Enugu Air Plane Skids Off Runway at Benin Airport

An aircraft operated by Enugu Air, with registration number 5N-ENR, skidded off the runway at Benin Airport following its landing. Videos showed the aircraft resting in nearby vegetation.

Enugu Air initially described the incident as a runway incursion but later confirmed it was a runway excursion. Emergency responders were deployed, and all passengers and crew members disembarked safely without injuries or casualties.

The airline stated that the aircraft had been secured and that the appropriate aviation authorities were notified as per safety protocols. Enugu Air is currently assessing the aircraft and has initiated investigations to determine the circumstances of the incident.

The airline also informed passengers that some scheduled services might be disrupted, with temporary adjustments to flight schedules. Affected passengers will be contacted directly and provided with necessary assistance.

Enugu Air emphasized that safety remains its highest priority and pledged to keep the public informed as more details emerge.