Just a few days after the 3rd anniversary of the unforgettable Dana crash which killed over 160 in Lagos 3 years ago, another set of 120 Nigerians escaped death yesterday while aboard an Aero
aircraft heading to Kaduna from Lagos.
The lucky passengers, among which was the Director, Muslim Rights Concern, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, escaped death by the whiskers on Friday, June 6 evening, escaped death according to reports by Punchng .
The aircraft was said to have suddenly lost altitude just 20 minutes after it departed the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, forcing the aircraft to wobble in the air for over one hour before the flight was
diverted to Abuja.
Akintola who is said to have broken the news said: ‘The plane lost altitude 20 minutes after takeoff. We had to make use of the oxygen masks. We saw smoke outside the plane, probably coming from the engine compartment.
‘At this time, the whole plane was thrown into commotion. Many passengers screamed and some fainted. Prayers upon prayers were offered. Some shouted Allah, others Jesus.’
Commending the crew for their professionalism and unusual calmness despite the scare, he said the pilot later announced that the plane would be diverted to Abuja.
He confirmed the plane finally
landed in Abuja at about 9.30pm after another round of scare as the tyres of the plane refused to come out for a seamless landing at the Nmadi Azikiwe Airport.
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