Air Peace, the leading domestic air carrier was forced to abort its scheduled Lagos-Abuja flight on Thursday morning following what the airline described as a “bird strike”.
In a statement obtained following the incident, the airline disclosed that the strike took place before take-off.
The head of corporate communications, Dr Ejie Ndiulo who issued the statement noted that the aircraft which he did not specify successfully returned to the ramp and that passengers successfully disembarked.
He said:
“We wish to inform our esteemed passengers that our Abuja-Lagos 6.30 flight experienced a bird strike before take-off prompting a ramp return as a safety measure. All passengers disembarked normally.
“We have deployed a replacement aircraft for the affected flight in order to minimise disruptions, thus ensuring that passengers continue their journeys promptly.
“We appeal for the understanding of our valued passengers impacted by this development, as well as those on other flights that may experience delays.
“At Air Peace, we are committed to providing safe, comfortable, and reliable air travel for all our passengers.”
The airline however, notified its customers that the development was bound to cause delays in subsequent flights which may be delayed on account of the disruption of the early flight.
