On Thursday, a Dana flight from Lagos to Abuja was forced to abort take-off due to a broken engine, leaving several passengers stranded.
Passengers on the flight reported hearing a loud explosion as the plane was about to take off, causing the Pilot-in-Command to abort the takeoff.
Many travelers are reportedly stranded at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2).
One of the passengers who spoke with our correspondent, said,
“The Captain was trying to manage the situation but the report we had was that the plane lost its two engines. We had two explosions and the plane lost two engines. It was God that saved us, it would have been a big disaster.
“Up till now the plane cannot move, the passengers are stranded here. They are not making any effort, they are not moving. We have complained to NCAA, they did not do anything.
“It happened around after 11. The flight 9J335 was scheduled for 10:15. Up till now they have not done anything. They have not scheduled us, they are just keeping quiet. Nobody is talking to us, it is really a very pathetic case. We have made an official complaint to NCAA,” he said.
(Credit: Daily Trust)