Chanchangi Airlines Boeing 737 runway overrun at Port Harcourt

No fatalities • Port Harcourt, Nigeria

A Chanchangi Airlines flight overran the runway during landing at Port Harcourt International Airport in Nigeria.

What happened

On July 14, 2008, at approximately 1744 UTC, a Boeing 737-282, registration 5N-BIG, operated by Chanchangi Airlines, crashed while landing at Port Harcourt International Airport, Nigeria. The flight had departed from Lagos, Nigeria, and was executing an instrument approach to runway 21.

During the landing phase, the aircraft overran the runway. At the time of the accident, the area was experiencing thunderstorms and instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) with a visibility of 0.5 statute miles and winds of 010 degrees at 10 knots.

Of the 46 people on board, including 6 crewmembers and 40 passengers, there were 0 fatalities. One passenger sustained minor injuries, and all others were not injured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, though no fire occurred.

Probable cause

not provided

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jul 2008 Boeing 737-282 accident near Port Harcourt, Nigeria?

A Chanchangi Airlines flight overran the runway during landing at Port Harcourt International Airport in Nigeria.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jul 2008 Boeing 737-282 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jul 2008 involved a Boeing 737-282, operated by Chanchangi Airlines, at Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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