NSIB Investigates Enugu Air Runway Excursion at Benin

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into a runway excursion involving an Enugu Air Embraer E170 aircraft at Benin Airport. The incident occurred during Flight 4264 (registration 5N-ENR) from Lagos (LOS) to Benin (BNI) at approximately 1510 hours local time on the previous day.

There were 63 passengers and five crew members on board, all of whom were accounted for with no reported injuries. NSIB's Go Team was mobilized quickly to the site, demonstrating their commitment to a rapid emergency response.

The team is currently gathering evidence, interviewing personnel, and assessing runway conditions to determine the incident's circumstances. Captain Alex Badeh Jr., Director General of NSIB, expressed relief that there were no injuries and emphasized the seriousness of runway excursions, calling for a thorough investigation.

A preliminary report is expected within 30 days, with a final report and safety recommendations to follow upon completion of the investigation.