Faulty engine forces diversion of PH-bound flight to Benin

Dailytrust | 11-02-2026 11:02pm |

There was panic among passengers of an Arik Air flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt on Wednesday morning when the aircraft was diverted after developing an engine issue mid-flight. This forced the crew to make a precautionary landing in Benin City. The airline confirmed that its Boeing 737-700 aircraft, registered 5N-MJF, operating Flight W3 740,

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