Runway excursion at Port Harcourt Airport involving disaster response group

No fatalities • Port Harcourt, Nigeria • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft carrying members of a disaster response team veered off the runway after landing at Port Harcourt Airport, resulting in several minor injuries.

What happened

During the landing phase at Port Harcourt Airport, an aircraft carrying personnel from an intervention group was involved in a runway excursion. After touching down on the runway, the aircraft began to skid before veering off the paved surface. The movement continued until the plane came to a complete stop.

All 52 occupants on board were successfully rescued following the incident. Among the group, 10 individuals sustained minor injuries during the excursion. The passengers were part of a specialized team engaged in a disaster response operation at the time of the accident.

Findings

The aircraft sustained damage that was classified as being beyond repair. The sequence of events indicates that the aircraft lost directional control on the runway following a skid.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway following a skid during the landing phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-03-12 Aeritalia G.222 accident near Port Harcourt, Nigeria?

An aircraft carrying members of a disaster response team veered off the runway after landing at Port Harcourt Airport, resulting in several minor injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-03-12 Aeritalia G.222 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-03-12 involved a Aeritalia G.222, registration NAF950, operated by Nigerian Air Force, at Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway following a skid during the landing phase.

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