No fatalities

Runway Overrun at Benin City Airport During Heavy Rain (5N-ENR)

Benin City, NigeriaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 23, 2026, an Embraer ERJ-170 (registration 5N-ENR) operated by Enugu Air was involved in an aviation accident near Benin City, Nigeria during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft overran the runway due to insufficient stopping distance during landing in heavy rain, resulting in a slide onto soft ground where the undercarriage failed. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-07-26Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft overran runway 05 at Benin City Airport during heavy rain, sliding into a muddy field after landing. All 68 occupants exited the aircraft safely with no injuries reported.

What happened

The flight crew executed a landing on runway 05 at Benin City Airport under conditions of heavy rainfall. Upon touchdown, the pilot initiated braking procedures to decelerate the aircraft. However, the airplane was unable to stop within the available runway distance and subsequently overran the paved surface.

As the aircraft transitioned onto soft ground, the landing gear sustained significant damage and was torn away from the airframe. The damaged aircraft continued to slide for approximately 300 metres before finally coming to rest in a muddy field adjacent to the runway.

Following the incident, all 68 occupants successfully disembarked from the wreckage. There were no fatalities or injuries reported among the passengers or crew members.

Probable cause

The aircraft overran the runway due to insufficient stopping distance during landing in heavy rain, resulting in a slide onto soft ground where the undercarriage failed.