[Regnum] The engine of an Arik Air Boeing 737-700 exploded mid-flight over Nigeria. There were 80 passengers on board at the time, the BBC reported on February 13.
The engine of a Boeing 737 with 80 passengers on board exploded mid-flight.
Passengers heard a loud bang after the plane took off from Lagos, heading for Port Harcourt. The crew activated emergency procedures. The captain decided to make an emergency landing at the nearest airport. The plane landed safely on one engine.
Preliminary reports indicate no one was injured in the incident. Investigators will determine the cause of the engine explosion.
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