Aero Contractors aborted an Abuja bound flight after it experienced a burst tyre as it was preparing to take off.The incident happened at about 3pm today at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos.
Flight 180, which was carrying 141 passengers, had to make an air return to Lagos less than 30 minutes after departure.
Confirming the incident, the National Civil Aviation Authority said the aircraft developed technical problem midway into the operation which necessitated the air return.
The pilot acted according to Standard and Recommended Practices (SARPs), said NCAA General Manager, Public Affairs, NCAA, Mr Fan Ndubuoke in Lagos.
“The NCAA has received the occurrence report and wishes to say the Pilot has acted according to Standard and Recommended Practices (SARPs).
“All passengers were evacuated unhurt at the international wing of MMIA,Lagos, while the airline provided an alternative aircraft to ferry them to Abuja.
“Some of the passengers instead demanded for a refund of their fares while others were rescheduled for tomorrow morning,”the statement said.
Ndubuoke said the NCAA would promptly commence an inquiry into the incident and assured Nigerians that the Authority was very much committed to safety and security of passengers.
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