Tragedy Averted As Dana Airplane Makes Emergency Landing

A Dana Air Boeing 737 aircraft with registration number (5N DNA) has made an emergency landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport following an issue with one of its engines.

The Airline confirmed the development in a statement via its Twitter handle.

According to the Airline, the emergency landing was caused by a mechanical problem with one of its engines.

The incident was said to have occurred at about 2.52 pm with about 100 passengers aboard the aircraft.

They, however, added that the passengers disembarked safely from the plane.

It reads, “Our Abuja-bound Boeing 737 aircraft with registration number (5N DNA) embarked on an emergency landing today, 19th July 2022, due to an indication on one of its engines.

“The pilot in command briefed the passengers on the incident and landed the aircraft safely at the Abuja International Airport at about 2:52 pm.

“All 100 passengers disembarked safely and the aircraft has been grounded for immediate attention by our team of engineers.

“The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has also been briefed on the incident.”