• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Dana Air Grounds Aircraft After Skidding Off Runway At Lagos Airport

by Yusuf Babalola
1 year ago
in News
Dana
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

The management of Dana Airlines has grounded its aircraft, with registration number 5N BKI, after skidding off the runway at the domestic winf of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, on Tuesday morning.

Advertisement

LEADERSHIP gathered that the aircraft skidded off due to the wet surface of the runway caused by the early morning downpour in Lagos.

It was further gathered that the aircraft flew into Lagos from Abuja with 83 passengers and flight crew members onboard the aircraft.

Also, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has deployed investigators to the site of the incident.

However, in a press statement by the head, Corporate Communications, Dana Air, Kingsley Ezenwa, he said all 83 passengers and crew onboard the flight disembarked safely without injuries or scare as the crew handled the situation with utmost professionalism.

RELATED

Edo LG Polls: I’m Aspiring To Advance Good Governance In Ovia South-West — Omoruyi

Edo LG Polls: I’m Aspiring To Advance Good Governance In Ovia South-West — Omoruyi

7 hours ago
Brazil Approves LASU As Center Of Excellence For CELPE-Bras Exam

LASU Suspends Exam, Academic Activities

7 hours ago

According to him, the incident has been reported to necessary safety agencies and the aircraft involved has been grounded by the airlines’ maintenance team for further investigation.

“Dana Air regrets to inform the public of a runway incursion involving one of our aircraft, registration number 5N BKI, which was flying from Abuja to Lagos, on Tuesday 23rd April, 2024. We are relieved to confirm that all 83 passengers and crew onboard the flight disembarked safely without injuries or scare as the crew handled the situation with utmost professionalism.

“We have also updated the AIB and NCAA on the incident and the aircraft involved has been grounded by our maintenance team for further investigation. We wish to thank the airport authorities, our crew for their very swift response in ensuring the safe disembarkation of all passengers following the incident and our sincere apologies and appreciation to the passengers on the affected flight for their patience and understanding.

“We wish to reassure our passengers that their safety will always be our top priority, and we are cooperating fully with the relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident,” Ezenwa stated.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel




Tags: Dana AirLagos
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Katsina Gov’t Empowers Children On Policy-making Process

Next Post

Premier League Inducts Terry, Cole Into Hall Of Fame

Yusuf Babalola

Yusuf Babalola

You May Like

Edo LG Polls: I’m Aspiring To Advance Good Governance In Ovia South-West — Omoruyi
News

Edo LG Polls: I’m Aspiring To Advance Good Governance In Ovia South-West — Omoruyi

2025/08/02
Brazil Approves LASU As Center Of Excellence For CELPE-Bras Exam
Education

LASU Suspends Exam, Academic Activities

2025/08/02
Bago
News

ADC Condemns Shutdown Of Radio Station In Niger

2025/08/02
Gov Sani Distributes 400 Trucks Of Fertilizer To 100,000 Kaduna Farmers
News

Gov Sani Distributes 400 Trucks Of Fertilizer To 100,000 Kaduna Farmers

2025/08/02
Naira Swap: Kwara Police To Patrol Bank Areas, Warns Hoodlums
News

Police Clash With Community Over Land Dispute In Abuja

2025/08/02
Zulum Shares N734m, Books, 6,330 Bags, Food To 4,945 ‘Almajiri’ Schools
News

Zulum Allays Borno Residents’ Fears Over Alau Dam

2025/08/02
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Edo LG Polls: I’m Aspiring To Advance Good Governance In Ovia South-West — Omoruyi

LASU Suspends Exam, Academic Activities

ADC Condemns Shutdown Of Radio Station In Niger

Abure-led Labour Party Faults INEC Over Party’s Omission In By-election

Gov Sani Distributes 400 Trucks Of Fertilizer To 100,000 Kaduna Farmers

Police Clash With Community Over Land Dispute In Abuja

Zulum Allays Borno Residents’ Fears Over Alau Dam

Police Summon Sowore For Alleged Forgery, Inciting Disturbance

Tinubu Celebrates Ex-VP Sambo At 71

NSE President Urges Stronger Nigeria–Japan Synergy For Infrastructure Dev’t

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.