BUSINESS
False Fire Alarm Prompts Emergency Landing Of Port Harcourt-Lagos Flight – Air Peace
Air Peace has revealed that a false fire alarm caused the emergency landing of its Port Harcourt-Lagos flight on April 25, 2024.
According to a press statement, the pilots received a fire warning indicator in the cockpit minutes before landing, prompting them to take safety precautions and shut down the engines.
The statement posted on its official X channel on Thursday night, April 25th, 2024, stated that the plane landed in an emergency at the Muritala Mohammed Airport.
However, upon landing, it was discovered that the alarm was falsely triggered, and there was no fire incident.
All passengers disembarked safely, and the airline has reassured the public of its commitment to safety.
The press statement reads;
‘We wish to inform the flying public of an incident that occurred during our Port Harcourt-Lagos flight P47193 of today, April 25, 2024.
“Some minutes before landing, our Captain noticed a fire warning indicator in the cockpit.
“The pilots performed all safety precautionary measures and the fire indicator went off. The Captain immediately notified our Operations Control Center in Lagos at 17:37hrs.
“It was determined upon landing that the alarm was falsely triggered as there was no fire event.
The aircraft landed safely, and all passengers disembarked normally.
We want to reassure the flying public that safety remains our utmost priority, and we are unwavering in our commitment to it.’’
Warri NUJ Calls for Speedy Revitalization of Warri Port, Hails Edo/Delta Customs Command for Crushing 2025 target with ₦125.13bn Revenue
Court Remands Four Suspects Linked to Effurun Motor Park Gun Incident in Ogwashi-Uku Prison
Police Bust Fraud Syndicate, Recover 1,600 Counterfeit Dollar Bills in Delta
Warri Delineation Crisis: Tinubu Directs Ijaw, Itsekiri, Urhobo Leaders to Agree on Power Sharing Formular, Embrace Compromise
Democracy Day: Tinubu Vows No Mercy for Terrorists, Reaffirms Commitment to National Security
Democracy Day: Criticise Me, But Never Lose Faith in Nigeria — Tinubu
June 12: Oborevwori Hails Nigerians for Their Unwavering Commitment to Democratic Ideals
EFCC Arrests Airport Security Officer, 2 Others Over Alleged N4.4bn Gold Smuggling Syndicate in Kano
Isoko South Boss Intervenes to Restore Power in Isoko, Meets BEDC Officials Amid Series of Protests
Obi Faults Tinubu’s Food Security Policies as Nigeria Slides Deeper into Global Hunger Rankings
After Two Years in Custody and a Tragic Loss, Court Rules Okuama Leaders Must Go Free
BREAKING: House of Reps Passes State Police Bill in Historic Security Reform Vote
Tinubu Losing Sleep Over Insecurity, States Must Support Security Efforts — Shagari
Police Foil Driver’s Plot to Kidnap Chinese Businessman for N50M in Ogun
