Tension gripped passengers at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Sunday morning after an Air Peace flight from Lagos veered off the runway shortly after landing.
The aircraft, operating as Flight P47190, reportedly lost direction during taxiing, prompting concerns among passengers and observers. A video surfaced online showing travelers calmly exiting the aircraft with their belongings, confirming the safe evacuation of all on board.
In an official statement, Air Peace spokesperson Osifo-Whiskey Efe confirmed the incident and reassured the public that there was no damage to the plane.
“The aircraft veered slightly off the runway without any damage. All passengers disembarked safely and calmly, and no injuries were reported,” he said.
The airline reiterated its commitment to the highest standards of safety, urging the public to remain confident in its operational protocols.
Though no technical or environmental cause has been cited yet, the incident underscores the importance of ongoing vigilance in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Authorities are expected to carry out a routine investigation to ascertain the cause of the runway excursion.
