An Air Peace flight flying out of the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport suffered a bird strike on Monday 22nd . The flight, Flight P47159 operated by a Boeing 737 was safely diverted and landed at Port Harcourt
A statement from the airline reads:
“This is to inform the general public that Air Peace flight P47159 Owerri to Lagos on November 22, 2021, just few minutes after takeoff, had a bird strike.
“This seriously affected the parameters of one of the engines and the Pilot-in-Command had to divert to Port-Harcourt and safely landed the aircraft while the passengers disembarked normally.
“We have dispatched a rescue team and aircraft to airlift the passengers of the affected flight. Air Peace is committed to the highest standards of safety and will never compromise on this.”
