An Air Peace flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt slightly veered off the runway after landing at Port Harcourt International Airport on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
The airline confirmed the incident in a statement by spokesperson Osifo-Whiskey Efe. Flight P47190 experienced a minor runway excursion but came to a complete stop without any damage to the aircraft. All passengers disembarked safely, and no injuries were reported.
Air Peace said safety procedures were promptly followed by the crew, ensuring a calm and safe evacuation. The exact cause of the runway excursion is still under investigation by aviation authorities.
This incident adds to recent minor safety events involving Nigerian airlines. Recall on June 30th, Daily Tech Nigeria reported that a similar incident occurred with the Rano Air’s plane with registration 5N-BZY, which experienced a malfunction on its number 1 engine. Smoke was detected in both the cabin and flight deck, prompting the crew to activate emergency protocols and to use oxygen masks. These events have led to increased attention on airline safety and emergency response protocols in Nigeria.
Air Peace continues to assure the public of its commitment to safety as regulators conduct their review. The aviation sector and passengers await the findings to prevent future occurrences.
