After Dana’s crash landing incident, FAAN reopens Lagos runway

The public and all interested parties have been informed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) that runway 18L/36R has been reopened for flight operations at approximately 8 p.m.

This is stated in a statement that was issued on Tuesday in Lagos by Mrs. Obiageli Orah, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection.

According to Orah, the incident included a Dana Air aircraft registered 5N-BKI that overshot the runway during its landing sequence, which led to the runway’s earlier closure on Tuesday morning.

She claimed that the FAAN emergency response team moved quickly to remove the aircraft from the area and evacuate it.

Comprehensive cleaning operations were then carried out to guarantee that there was no Foreign Object Debris (FOD) on the runway that could cause obstructions.

She said that after a comprehensive evaluation of the runway surface by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and the FAAN Operations Division, it was determined that operations could resume.

In this regard, a suitable Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has also been issued.

“We acknowledge the area affected by the overshoot was significantly muddy.

“A concerted effort was made for the thorough and efficient cleaning of the area to facilitate the swift resumption of operations on Runway 18L/36R.

“FAAN wishes to express its gratitude to the traveling public, our airline partners, and all stakeholders for their patience, understanding, and cooperation during the temporary closure.

“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this incident may have caused.

“Ensuring the safety and security of our passengers, staff, and airport operations remains our top priority.

“FAAN is committed to providing a safe, secure, and efficient air transport environment for all users of our airports.”

The authority appreciated everyone for their continued support and understanding.

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