A technical fault on Friday compelled a Qatar Airways plane carrying 248 passengers and 12 crew members to make an emergency touchdown on the Murtala Mohammed Worldwide Airport, Lagos.
In an announcement, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, everlasting secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Administration Company (LASEMA), stated the plane developed a fault whereas in flight inside Nigerian airspace.
In line with a preliminary report by LASEMA, the company stated it acquired a misery name by its 767/112 toll-free emergency traces.
“The pilot executed a protected touchdown on the runway at Murtala Mohammed Worldwide Airport, with the LASEMA Response Workforce and different emergency responders standing by on extraordinarily excessive alert on the runway,” the assertion learn.
“Collaborative efforts of the multi-agency responders have been coordinated. After correct checks by the pilot and the engineering crew, the plane was moved to the apron for detailed inspection and immediate repairs.
“All passengers of the distressed plane have been evacuated safely; no accidents have been reported, and there was no lack of life.”
The company famous that regardless of the technical malfunction and emergency touchdown, the plane sustained no main injury.
“The plane has been secured on the apron. Restoration actions have been accomplished,” the assertion concluded.
On his half, Michael Achimugu, spokesperson of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), who additionally confirmed the incident, stated that particulars can be communicated later.