CPC Seeks Responsive Action As Dana Air Plane Overshoots Runway.

The Director General, Babatunde Irukera, of Consumer Protection
Council (CPC) has called for transparent and responsive action
after a plane belonging to Dana Air overshot the runway on Tuesday
as it landed at the Port Harcourt Airport in Rivers State.

In a statement by its Director-General, Mr Babatunde Irukera, on
Wednesday, the council commended the safe evacuation of all
passengers and crew onboard without injury.

According to them, the cause of the incident is still unknown
but under investigation.

The aircraft was damaged while the Nigerian Civil Aviation
Authority (NCAA) and Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) had been
notified and already in control.

CPC, however, said: “An open, transparent, sensitive and
responsive approach by the airline and relevant authorities is
vital to sustaining confidence and assuring consumers.

“The Council welcomes this openness and attention to consumers,
including providing medical or psychological support where
necessary.”

They further congratulated relevant airport and aviation
authorities, as well as the airline for the safe evacuation and
management of what could otherwise have been tragic.

The Council called for calm as it awaits more information and a
detailed investigation by the AIB, in compliance with ICAO
standards.

They also informed the public about their communication with the
airline and NCAA, adding that they are aware that Dana Air has
provided logistic support and accommodation to the passengers.

In this regard, CPC noted that it must be in compliance with
minimum standards in accordance with prevailing Regulations under
Part 19, Nigerian Civil Aviation Rules (NCAR).

“The Consumer Protection Council, in collaboration with the
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, other aviation agencies and
service providers remain available to all passengers in the sector
to answer questions, provide assistance and required assurances at
this and other times. Our hotlines are 08056003030 and
08056002020,” the statement read.

The General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Federal Airports
Authority of Nigeria, Henrietta Yakubu, had also confirmed that “no
casualty was recorded, as all passengers on board were safely
evacuated.”

“A Dana aircraft numbered 9J0363, flying from Abuja to Port
Harcourt airport has overshot the Port Harcourt runway. The
incident was suspected to have been caused by a heavy rain, which
was accompanied by strong wind and storm in Port Harcourt,” Yakubu
had said.

The Director General, Babatunde Irukera, of Consumer Protection
Council (CPC) has called for transparent and responsive action
after a plane belonging to Dana Air overshot the runway on Tuesday
as it landed at the Port Harcourt Airport in Rivers State.

In a statement by its Director-General, Mr Babatunde Irukera, on
Wednesday, the council commended the safe evacuation of all
passengers and crew onboard without injury.

According to them, the cause of the incident is still unknown
but under investigation.

The aircraft was damaged while the Nigerian Civil Aviation
Authority (NCAA) and Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) had been
notified and already in control.

CPC, however, said: “An open, transparent, sensitive and
responsive approach by the airline and relevant authorities is
vital to sustaining confidence and assuring consumers.

“The Council welcomes this openness and attention to consumers,
including providing medical or psychological support where
necessary.”

They further congratulated relevant airport and aviation
authorities, as well as the airline for the safe evacuation and
management of what could otherwise have been tragic.

The Council called for calm as it awaits more information and a
detailed investigation by the AIB, in compliance with ICAO
standards.

They also informed the public about their communication with the
airline and NCAA, adding that they are aware that Dana Air has
provided logistic support and accommodation to the passengers.

In this regard, CPC noted that it must be in compliance with
minimum standards in accordance with prevailing Regulations under
Part 19, Nigerian Civil Aviation Rules (NCAR).

“The Consumer Protection Council, in collaboration with the
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, other aviation agencies and
service providers remain available to all passengers in the sector
to answer questions, provide assistance and required assurances at
this and other times. Our hotlines are 08056003030 and
08056002020,” the statement read.

The General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Federal Airports
Authority of Nigeria, Henrietta Yakubu, had also confirmed that “no
casualty was recorded, as all passengers on board were safely
evacuated.”

“A Dana aircraft numbered 9J0363, flying from Abuja to Port
Harcourt airport has overshot the Port Harcourt runway. The
incident was suspected to have been caused by a heavy rain, which
was accompanied by strong wind and storm in Port Harcourt,” Yakubu
had said.