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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has advised passengers to plan for potential flight delays to Port Harcourt after an Air Peace aircraft overshot the runway during landing. The airline confirmed that all 127 passengers disembarked safely with no injuries reported.
- An Air Peace aircraft, flight P47190 (registration 5N-BQQ), overshot the runway upon landing at Port Harcourt International Airport on Sunday morning.
- All 127 passengers were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.
- FAAN has warned passengers to expect delays for flights departing from Port Harcourt, citing the runway incident.
- FAAN assured the public that there were no casualties from the incident.
- FAAN pledged to provide updates as new information becomes available, reaffirming its commitment to passenger safety.
This incident at Port Harcourt International Airport highlights the importance of ensuring air safety and maintaining operational efficiency at Nigeria's airports. Passengers are advised to stay informed about possible delays, which could disrupt travel plans during this time of increased scrutiny on aviation safety.
Sources: The Cable
