NCAA, AIB launch probe after Dana Air plane overshoots runway

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By Egufe Yafugborhi, with agency report
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has commenced investigation into how Dana Air plane overshot the runway at Port Harcourt International Airport.

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The Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB, according to its spokesman, Mr Tunji Oketumbi, has also dispatched some of its men to Port Harcourt for the investigation.

The incident involving a Dana Air Boeing MD-83 jet happened at about 7:30 pm,Tuesday. None of the 44 passengers and six crew on board was injured.

Spokesman of the agency, Sam Adurogboye, who disclosed this, yesterday, said the plane was badly damaged.

“We have launched an investigation.” Adurogboye said.

It is the second incident involving Dana Air plane this month as one of its aircraft, February 7, had its emergency exit door fell off as it landed in Abuja from…



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