Dana Air makes emergency landing as 100 passengers disembark safely

*The Nigerian aviation company says its Abuja-bound Boeing 737 aircraft had an emergency landing and all the 100 passengers disembarked safely while the affected aircraft has been grounded for immediate attention by engineers

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

Dana Air has disclosed that the company’s Abuja-bound Boeing 737 aircraft with registration mark 5N DNA had an emergency landing Tuesday, July 19, 2022.

ConsumerConnect reports Mr. Kingsley Ezenwa, Communication Manager of Dana Air, said this in a statement issued Tuesday, in Lagos.

The avition firm noted that the affected aircraft had been grounded for immediate attention by engineers.

Ezenwa said that the incident was due to an indication on one of its engines.

Acording to him, the Pilot-in-Command had briefed the passengers on the incident, and landed the aircraft safely at the Abuja International Airport at about 2.52 p.m.

The Communications Manager also stated: “All the 100 passengers disembarked safely and the aircraft has been grounded for immediate attention by our team of engineers.

“The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has also been briefed on the incident.”

Ezenwa, therefore, apologised to passengers on board the flight, while reassuring air travellers that the local airline would continue to maintain high safety standards.