NSIB Raises Safety Concerns After Enugu Air Runway Overrun

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has raised safety concerns regarding the runway-end environment, control tower line of sight, and availability of meteorological information following a runway overrun incident involving an Enugu Air Limited aircraft. The incident occurred on July 23, 2026, at approximately 2:55 pm when an Embraer ERJ 170-100LR aircraft, registered as 5N-ENR, was operating scheduled passenger flight ENU4264 from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, to Oba Akenzua II Airport, Benin.

The aircraft overran Runway 05 at Benin airport, striking approach-lighting installations and two fixed concrete structures. Despite the accident, all 68 occupants, including five crew members and 63 passengers, were evacuated safely using the emergency escape slide.

The NSIB's preliminary report, signed by Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance Funke Arowojobe, includes four immediate safety recommendations addressed to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. The investigation is ongoing, with further technical examinations underway.