An Air Peace flight overshot the runway at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, Rivers State, on Sunday, sparking panic among passengers.
The aircraft, which landed amid uncertain circumstances, veered off the runway into a grassy area.
It was gathered that no casualties were reported, and all passengers disembarked safely.
Video clips shared online showed visibly shaken passengers exiting the aircraft, with some defying airport security orders to capture the scene on their phones.
Air Peace spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efe, confirmed the incident in a statement, assuring the public that all passengers were safe and accounted for.
The statement said, “Air Peace confirms that its Flight P47190, operating from Lagos to Port Harcourt this morning, had a runway excursion after landing safely at the Port Harcourt International Airport.
“The aircraft veered slightly off the runway without any damage. All passengers disembarked safely and calmly, and no injuries were reported.”
The airline reassured the public of its “unflinching commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety in all our operations.”