Enugu Air has assured passengers of their safety after one of its aircraft veered off the runway shortly after landing at the Benin Airport on Thursday.
The airline confirmed that all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated from the aircraft without any injuries or fatalities.
In a statement released on its official X handle, the Enugu State-owned carrier described the incident as a runway excursion, stressing that it was not a crash landing as initially speculated on social media.
“Enugu Air wishes to inform the public that one of our aircraft operating into Benin experienced a runway excursion after landing today.
“We confirm that all passengers and crew have safely disembarked and there were no injuries or casualties. The aircraft has been secured, and the relevant aviation authorities have been notified in line with established procedures. An assessment of the aircraft and the circumstances surrounding the occurrence is currently underway,” the statement said.
The airline noted that the incident may temporarily affect some of its flight schedules, adding that passengers impacted by any changes would be contacted directly and provided with the necessary assistance.
“The safety of our passengers, crew, and operations remains our highest priority. We appreciate your understanding and will continue to provide updates through our official communication channels,” it added.
The incident triggered widespread concern after videos circulated on social media showing the Embraer regional jet off the runway, leading to claims that the aircraft had crash-landed.
However, Enugu Air dismissed the reports, clarifying that the aircraft merely experienced a runway excursion—a situation in which an aircraft departs the runway surface during landing or takeoff.
The aircraft involved is one of the Embraer regional jets recently introduced into the airline’s fleet for commercial operations.
Meanwhile, aviation authorities have commenced the process of assessing the aircraft and are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine its cause.
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