‘It wasn’t a crash’ — Enugu Air CEO clarifies Benin Airport incident
The Chief Executive Officer and Accountable Manager of Enugu Air, Captain Tolu Ita, has clarified that the airline’s recent runway excursion at the Benin Airport was not a crash or an emergency landing, assuring the public that everyone on board the aircraft was safe.
We understand the concern following the runway excursion involving our Lagos–Benin flight, which occurred after landing in Benin, and appreciate the support, patience, and understanding shown by our… Enugu Air (@EnuguAirlines) July 24, 2026 Ita dismissed reports describing the occurrence as a crash or emergency landing.” The incident occurred on Thursday when an Enugu Air Embraer E170 operating Flight 4264 from Lagos overran the end of Runway 05 while landing at the Benin Airport.
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