ARIK AIR LAGOS-PH FLIGHT DIVERTS TO BENIN LOUD BANG FROM ENGINE

The airline added that as a precautionary measure, the flight crew diverted to Benin. “There were no injuries to passengers and crew as all 80 passengers on board were safely disembarked. Arrangements have been made to transport the affected passengers to their final destination,” Arik Air said.

“We sincerely apologise to the affected Port Harcourt passengers whose journey has been disrupted. The safety and wellbeing of passengers is always our priority at Arik Air.”

Confirming the incident in a statement, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) described it as an in-flight engine anomaly.

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The director said an assessment team is en route to Benin to secure the aircraft, document evidence, interview personnel and witnesses, and recover the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder.

She said the NSIB is working with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Arik Air, and other stakeholders to determine the sequence of events and contributing factors.

“A Preliminary Report will be issued within 30 days in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 provisions. A Final Report will be published at the conclusion of the investigation,” the statement added.

Oladeji urged members of the public with relevant information to contact the bureau through official channels, adding that further updates will be provided as more details become available.