Air Peace Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing At Lagos Airport

Air Peace Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing At Lagos Airport

Breaking news has emerged as an Air Peace plane, originating from Port Harcourt, was forced to make an emergency landing at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos on Thursday. The incident occurred after pilots detected a fire warning indicator in the cockpit…..READ ALSO Dana Air Operations Suspended by Tinubu Government Following Lagos Airport Incident

The aircraft, carrying 243 passengers and 12 crew members, successfully landed at 4:45 pm on Runway 18L of the Lagos airport. Prompt action was taken as the pilots swiftly shut down the engines upon observation of smoke by fire fighting personnel.

Identified by the call sign APK7193, the Air Peace flight encountered a false fire alarm, as confirmed later by the airline. In a statement titled “Notification of false fire alarm on Port Harcourt-Lagos flight,” Air Peace clarified the situation:

“We wish to inform the flying public of an incident that occurred during our Port Harcourt-Lagos flight P47193 of today, April 25, 2024. Some minutes before landing, our Captain noticed a fire warning indicator in the cockpit. The pilots performed all safety precautionary measures, and the fire indicator went off. The Captain immediately notified our Operations Control Centre in Lagos at 17:37 hrs.”

The statement reassured passengers, stating, “It was determined upon landing that the alarm was falsely triggered as there was no fire event. The aircraft landed safely, and all passengers disembarked normally. We want to reassure the flying public that safety remains our utmost priority, and we are unwavering in our commitment to it.”

This incident underscores the importance of vigilance and adherence to safety protocols in air travel, reaffirming Air Peace’s dedication to ensuring the safety of its passengers and crew.

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