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Aircraft Skids and Veers Off Runway at Port Harcourt Airport (NAF950)

Port Harcourt, NigeriaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 12, 2010, an Aeritalia G.222 (registration NAF950) operated by Nigerian Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Port Harcourt, Nigeria during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft skidded and veered off the runway after landing at Port Harcourt Airport. All 52 occupants were rescued, with 10 sustaining minor injuries. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Outcome Following its landing at Port Harcourt Airport, the aircraft experienced a skid and subsequently veered off the runway, eventually coming to a stop. The incident resulted in the rescue of all 52 individuals on board. Among the rescued occupants, 10 sustained minor injuries. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. All passengers were members of an intervention group participating in a disaster response operation. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the exact cause of the skid and veer-off event. The event is documented based solely on the provided official investigation source, with no additional details inferred or added.

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Frequently asked questions

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

An aircraft skidded and veered off the runway after landing at Port Harcourt Airport. All 52 occupants were rescued, with 10 sustaining minor injuries. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

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

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