Dana Air, Cally Air… aircrafts that skidded off runway recently in Nigeria
On Tuesday morning, Dana Air flight 5N BKI skidded off the runway during landing at Lagos’s Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The airline promptly confirmed the incident in a statement, expressing regret and clarifying that the flight from Abuja encountered the mishap while landing.
Thankfully, all 83 passengers and crew safely disembarked without injuries, prompting gratitude from the airline. Dana Air immediately notified the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and reassured the public of its safety commitment.
Appreciation was extended to airport authorities and crew for their swift response, with apologies to affected passengers for any inconvenience caused. This incident echoed a similar event in January 2018 when another Dana Air flight, 5N-DEV, grazed a fence at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, with no injuries reported.
Cally Air
On 12 November 2023, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, temporarily closed after an Aero Cally Boeing 737-300 skidded off the taxiway, its nose gear stuck in soft ground.
“Aero Cally” stems from a deal between Cross River State Government and Aero Contractors. The aircraft, registered 5N-BYQ, is 24 years old and was delivered in 1999. It flew from Lagos to Abuja as flight N2119.
With only one runway and adjoining taxiway, NAIA faces delays due to the stuck aircraft. Amateur videos depict efforts by airport staff to move it to the apron, affecting other take-offs and landings.
United Nigeria Airline
A United Nigerian Airlines aircraft, identified with registration number 5NBWY, skidded off the runway at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Friday evening, amidst heavy rainfall.
The incident occurred around 6:48 pm, leading to a temporary closure of the airfield. Thankfully, all 51 passengers and four crew members onboard were safely evacuated by 8:00 pm, with no reported casualties.
The National Emergency Management Agency confirmed the event via X (formerly Twitter), stating that the airspace has since reopened for operations.
“A United Nigeria Airline 51 passengers and 4 Crew United Nigeria airline with registration number 5NBWY skidded off the local runway while trying to land under a very high rainfall at about 1848 hours.
“All passengers evacuated successfully without casualty The airspace has been opened for operations now,” the post read.
The incident occurred on the 8 of September, 2023.
Private Airline Crashed
On 26 January 2024, a private plane carrying approximately 10 individuals experienced a runway mishap at Ibadan airport, Oyo State. The jet, identified as N580KR, veered off course upon landing around 11 a.m.
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Emergency responders swiftly intervened, but fortunately, there were no casualties, and the incident was deemed minor. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority’s spokesperson, Carol Adekotujo, affirmed that the jet from Abuja had safely touched down before overshooting the runway.
“The jet missed the runway, ending up in a nearby bush.
Firefighters and rescue officials from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) were immediately deployed to the scene.
“But no death or casualty was recorded. It was just a minor incident. The jet skidded off the runway,” the source added.
United Nigeria Airline
On May 31st, 2023, a United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) plane veered off runway 18L at Lagos’ Murtala Mohammed Airport 2.
According to Achillus-Chud Uchegbe, Head of Corporate Communications, the aircraft, 5N-BWW, carrying 50 passengers from Abakaliki, Ebonyi state, landed safely but halted movement to the apron off the runway.
All passengers safely disembarked and were escorted to the arrival hall with their belongings. Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) officials are on-site, and UNA engineers are working to relocate the aircraft.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) have been informed and are present. United Nigeria assures the public of adhering to stringent safety protocols and pledges to prioritize passenger safety above all else.
