All 83 passengers, crew members safe - Dana Airline confirms after airplane skids off Lagos airport runway

Dana Air has confirmed the 83 passengers and crew members on board the airline that veered off the runway at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport are safe.

The McDonald Douglas (MD-83) with registration 5N-BKI is operated by Dana Airline.

Kingsley Ezenwa, the spokesperson for the airline said all passengers and crew
onboard the flight disembarked safely without injuries.

“Dana Air regrets to inform the public of a runway incursion involving one of our aircraft, registration number 5N BKI, which was flying from Abuja to Lagos today, 23/04/24," Ezenwa said in a statement.

“We are relieved to confirm that all 83 passengers and crew onboard the flight disembarked safely without injuries or scare as the crew handled the situation with utmost professionalism.

“We have also updated the Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB, and Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on the incident, and the aircraft involved has been grounded by our maintenance team for further investigation.

“We wish to thank the airport authorities, our crew for their very swift response in ensuring the safe disembarkation of all passengers following the incident, and our sincere apologies and appreciation to the passengers on the affected flight for their patience and understanding.”