ValueJet’s Aircraft Skids Off Runway In Port Harcourt
An aircraft belonging to ValueJet has skidded off the runway at the Port Harcourt International Airport in Rivers State.
The ValueJet CRJ 900 Bombardier aircraft slipped off the runway at Port-Harcourt International Airport, causing momentary panic and chaos among passengers.
The aircraft which landed at 15.32 hours with 62 passengers and five flight crew members overshot the runway.
However, despite the alarming situation, the aircraft with registration 5N-BXR landed safely, leaving passengers perplexed about the unusual occurrence.
The incident did not result in any damage to the aircraft.
Managing Director of ValueJet, Capt. Dapo Majekodunmi explained that Captain Stanley Balami reported the slip was a result of algae on the taxiway, preventing the aircraft from maintaining the centerline.
Assuring the public of ValueJet’s commitment to safety, Capt. Majekodunmi stated that the airline’s operations remain normal without any disruptions.
According to Sahara Reporters, over the past few weeks, Nigeria’s aviation sector has experienced two plane accidents.
On Sunday, an incident involving a Boeing 737 Jet with registration number 5N-BYQ owned by Aero Contractors Airlines, crash-landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau stated that the incident was classified as ‘a serious accident.’
Similarly, another incident occurred last week when a private HS25B aircraft operated by Flint Aero narrowly avoided tragedy as it crash-landed on the runway at Ibadan, Oyo State.
Passengers on board, including the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, escaped death.