July 24, 2026
The Chief Executive Officer and Accountable Manager of Enugu Air, Captain Tolu Ita, has clarified that the airline’s recent runway excursion at the Benin Airport was not a crash or an emergency landing, assuring the public that everyone on board the aircraft was safe.
Speaking in a video shared on the airline’s official social media page on Friday, Ita said the incident occurred after the aircraft hydroplaned on the runway during landing, causing it to veer off the runway.
She emphasised that despite the seriousness of the occurrence, there were no injuries or fatalities.
“We are deeply grateful that all passengers and crew members are safe. Most importantly, there were no injuries and no casualties,” Ita said.
