Enugu State pledges full cooperation with investigators as NSIB probes runway excursion involving 68 passengers and crew.
Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed that safety remains the highest priority in the operations of Enugu Air following Thursday’s runway excursion involving one of the airline’s aircraft at Benin Airport.
In a statement issued on Friday, Mbah expressed gratitude that no lives were lost and no injuries were recorded among the 63 passengers and five crew members onboard the Embraer E170 aircraft operating Flight 4264 from Lagos to Benin.
The governor commended the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) for swiftly commencing an investigation into the incident and assured the public of the state government’s full cooperation with investigators and aviation regulators.
He stressed that Enugu Air operates on the highest safety standards, noting that the airline’s corporate culture places safety above profit and operational schedules.
Mbah said the airline’s quality assurance and quality control systems exceed industry safety benchmarks, contributing to the growing confidence and patronage it enjoys among passengers.
He thanked Nigerians for the outpouring of support since the incident, noting that many passengers have continued to share positive experiences with the airline.
The NSIB confirmed that the aircraft overran the end of Runway 05 at Benin Airport at about 3:10 p.m. on Thursday. The bureau said all passengers and crew members have been accounted for, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause of the incident.