By Ada Nkong
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that an Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL aircraft, registration 5N-MJF, operating a scheduled domestic flight from Lagos (LOS) to Port Harcourt (PHC) earlier Wednesday day, experienced an in-flight engine anomaly and diverted safely to Benin Airport (BNI).
A statement says during the cruise phase of flight, the crew detected abnormal indications on one of the engines.
In accordance with established safety procedures, the flight crew conducted a precautionary engine shutdown and diverted to the nearest suitable airport, Benin.
The aircraft landed without incident, and all passengers and crew disembarked normally. No injuries have been reported.
However,preliminary observations at the diversion airport indicate significant damage to the affected engine based on initial visual assessment.
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