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An Enugu Air aircraft carrying 63 passengers and five crew members veered off the runway after landing at Benin Airport, forcing the temporary closure of the runway and prompting a full investigation by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau.
The Embraer E170 aircraft, operating as Flight 4264 from Lagos to Benin, overran the end of Runway 05 at about 3:10 p.m. on Thursday. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated without injuries. The NSIB deployed its Go Team within minutes to commence a full investigation. Air Peace temporarily suspended all flights to and from Benin following the runway closure. A preliminary report is expected within 30 days.
Key Points:
Enugu Air aircraft with 63 passengers veered off the runway at Benin Airport.
All passengers and crew were safely evacuated without injuries.
NSIB deployed investigators to the scene within minutes.
Air Peace suspended flights to Benin due to runway closure.
A preliminary report is expected within 30 days.
Passengers and industry stakeholders will await the preliminary report to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident and any necessary safety recommendations.


