An Arik Air Boeing 737-700 aircraft operating Lagos to Port Harcourt flight, today diverted to Benin airport after the crew said they heard a loud bang from the left engine.
In a statement, Arik Air said the aircraft, operating flight W3-740 with registration 5N-MJF, was descending into Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, when the incident occurred.
According to the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB)’s statement, the crew detected abnormal indications on one of the engines during the cruise phase of flight causing the flight crew to conduct a precautionary engine shutdown and divert to the nearest suitable airport, Benin.
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NSIB also said the aircraft landed without incident, and all passengers and crew disembarked normally. No injuries have been reported. Preliminary observations at the diversion airport indicate significant damage to the affected engine.
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