Port Harcourt-bound Arik aircraft forced to land in Benin amid safety concerns
Arik Air has confirmed that one of its flights, W3 740, from Lagos to Port Harcourt, was diverted to Benin Airport as a precautionary measure after an unusual sound from its left engine.
This was disclosed in a statement by Arik Air on Wednesday. According to the management, all 80 passengers safely disembarked.
”There were no injuries recorded. The operating crew of the Boeing 737-700 (5N MJF) aircraft heard a loud sound on the left engine as it descended to land in Port Harcourt.
“Arrangements have been made to transport the affected passengers to their final destinations. The airline extended its sincere apologies to the passengers whose journey was disrupted. The safety and well-being of our passengers remain top priority,” the airline said.
Further details regarding the specific reason for the diversion have not yet been released.
(NAN)
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