Port-Harcourt International Airport re-opens after near plane crash involving an Air Peace flight

The Port-harcourt international Airport has resume operation after near plane crash. This was made public by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The Airport was close on Saturday following an incident involving an Air Peace flight with registration number 5N BRN, from Abuja to Port Harcourt.

PRESS RELEASE
June 23, 2019

PORT HARCOURT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REOPENED FOR OPERATIONS.

Following a skidding incident yesterday involving an Air Peace flight with registration number 5N BRN, flying from Abuja to Port Harcourt,

— FAAN (@FAAN_Official) June 23, 2019

The Aircraft was pull-out of its obstructing position at 1508 hrs on Sunday. Meanwhile, after inspection from engineers, the Airspace was declare safe and open for flight operation at 1755 hrs same day.

the Port Harcourt International Airport runwayhas been cleared and the airport is now reopened for normal flight operations. The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has issued a Notice To Airmen (NOTAM) to that effect in line with standards and recommended practice.

— FAAN (@FAAN_Official) June 23, 2019

Lufthansa Airlines had to cancel their flight that Saturday after the near plane crash. There were already worries that the airline might cancel its Monday flight to the city, but with the re-opening of the runway, the flight to Port Harcourt would continue.

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