It was a narrow escape for 49 passengers aboard the Dana aircraft flight 9J0363, with a registration number 5N-SRI from Lagos to Port Harcourt, in what would have been a tragic event on Tuesday February 20, 2018 when the aircraft skidded off the runway and ended in a nearby bush.
Although no life was lost, passengers on that flight would remain with the psychological impact of the nearly fatal incident
It should be recalled that in 2012, Dana Air Flight 992 from Abuja to Lagos Crashed into a furniture shop in Lagos, killing 153 people on board and 10 on ground.
Just recently, a passenger who boarded a Dana Aircraft shared his experience and photos of how the exit door of the plane fell off while landing.
Speaking to reporters, the Director General of the Consumer Protection Council, CPC, Babatunde Irukera stated that the agency has ordered Dana Airline to provide support and necessary compensation to the passengers involved in the nearly fatal incident of Tuesday.
He commended airport officials for their swift response and safe evacuation of all on board the Aircraft.
Irukera further stated that the cause of the accident is still unknown, but the The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) are already carrying out their investigation.
He took the opportunity to inform members of the public that the CPC, in collaboration with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, is readily available to answer questions, provide assistance and assurances to air passengers.
Mr. Irukera urged members of the public to call the CPC on 08056003030 and 08056002020 or email to contact@cpc.gov.ng and by Twitter at @cpcnig for complaints.
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