United Nigeria Aircraft Acquaplaned On Landing in Downpour

 

 

 


A United Nigeria Airlines flight U5 0513 operated by its aircraft with registration 5N-BWY upon landing at Murtala Mohammed Airport Lagos aquaplaned due to a downpour.

According to Head, Corporate Communications, Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu, the aircraft which was coming in from the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport Owerri landed normally but skidded off the runway upon landing.

“All Passengers have also been safely evacuated alongside with their luggage. No passenger was hurt in the incident,” he said.

He said the relevant authorities have been informed about the incident.

Assuring passengers of that their safety is of utmost priority to United Nigeria Airlines, he added that the organization  values passengers safety and will not compromise on it.

“We shall continually work, like we have always done, to ensure that our passengers are always united with their destinations safely,” he said.