July 13, 2025

Air Peace Boeing 737-300 Veers Off Runway in Port Harcourt International Airport

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Air Peace after Veering off Port Harcourt Int Airport Runway

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By Reporter

This morning, an Air Peace flight from Lagos, veered off the runway after landing at Port Harcourt International Airport.

The flight P47190 from Lagos managed to stop, preventing what passengers said was a narrow escape.

The frightening incident has been confirmed by the management of the airline, via a statement signed by Osifo-Whiskey Efe, spokesperson for Air Peace.

According to the airline, all passengers on board disembarked safely, with no injuries or damage reported.

The statement noted that the aircraft veered slightly off the runway upon touchdown but came to a complete stop without structural damage. Safety procedures were initiated, and the crew managed the situation while passengers disembarked without incident.

“Air Peace confirms that its Flight P47190, operating from Lagos to Port Harcourt this morning, had a runway excursion after landing safely at the Port Harcourt International Airport.

“The aircraft veered slightly off the runway without any damage. All passengers disembarked safely and calmly, and no injuries were reported,” the statement read in part.

While the exact cause is yet to be determined, regulatory bodies are expected to conduct a post-incident investigation.

According to Nairametrics, the Air Peace aircraft incident im Port Harcourt International Airport today, July 13, 2025, adds to recent safety-related incidents involving Nigerian airlines in recent months, that is causing anxiety and prompting closer checks of aircraft and their operations.

Nairametrics added that, “…in June 2025, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) grounded a Rano Air aircraft following an engine failure mid-air and a fire scare. According to the regulator, appropriate safety protocols were initiated on the ground, and the pilot was able to land the aircraft safely without incident.

“On January 28, 2025, a Max Air Boeing 737 (registration 5N-MBD) experienced a nose wheel landing gear collapse and rear tyre burst during landing on Runway 06/24 at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). There were no injuries reported.

“On July 21, 2024, Max Air’s flight NGL1649, a Boeing 737 (registration 5N-ADB), suffered multiple tyre bursts during takeoff at Yola Airport. The aircraft, carrying 119 passengers and 6 crew members, was en route to Abuja when two rear tyres burst during the takeoff roll. The remaining tyres also burst while the crew attempted to taxi off the runway, rendering the plane immobilised.

“On April 23, 2024, a Dana Air MD82 aircraft (registration 5N-BKI) operating a flight from Abuja to Lagos skidded off the runway after landing at Murtala Muhammed Airport around 8:25 am. The aircraft had 83 passengers and 6 crew members on board. All occupants disembarked safely with no injuries, according to a statement issued by the airline.”

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