Why Our Aircraft Skidded Off Runway During Landing-United Nigeria Airlines

United Nigeria Airlines have blamed a recent downpour for it’s aircraft skidding off the runway during landing at the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos.

In a statement signed at the weekend by the airlines Head, Corporate Communications, Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu, all passengers were subsequently evacuated with their baggages after the incident.

According to the statement, “A United Nigeria Airlines flight U5 0513 operated by its aircraft with registration 5N-BWY upon landing at Murtala Mohammed Airport Lagos aquaplaned due to a downpour.

“The aircraft which was coming in from the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport Owerri operated and landed normally but skidded off the runway upon landing. All Passengers have also been safely evacuated alongside with their luggage. No passenger was hurt in the incident.

“Relevant authorities have been informed about the incident.

“Passenger safety is of utmost priority to United Nigeria Airlines. We assure our passengers that

“we value their safety and will not compromise on it. We shall continually work, like we have always done, to ensure that our passengers are always united with their destinations safely