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An Air Peace aircraft with 133 passengers suffered substantial damage after making an emergency landing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos today.
The Boeing 737 aircraft, which departed Port Harcourt around 10am, was said to have ran into bad weather as it was approaching Lagos, forcing the pilot to request permission to land on the runway of MMIA, which is longer and wider than the domestic runway.
The airline has confirmed the incident and identified the pilot as Captain Simisola Ajibola.
“After landing safely and rolling to the runway exit, the nose gear developed a problem and partially collapsed. The crew notified the airport authorities who quickly ensured the safe disembarkation of the passengers,” the airline said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) said it has commenced investigation into the incident.
It however solicited information, including photos and videos, from members of the public to assist it in the investigation.
See the AIB’s statement below:
