Posted by Samuel on Thu 24th Jul, 2025 - tori.ng
In a statement released by the airline, the affected aircraft, Flight P47100 operating the Lagos to Enugu route, was forced to make an emergency return to base shortly after takeoff due to a bird strike that compromised safety.
Air Peace has announced a temporary disruption to its flight schedules after one of its aircraft was involved in a bird strike incident on Thursday morning.
In a statement released by the airline, the affected aircraft, Flight P47100 operating the Lagos to Enugu route, was forced to make an emergency return to base shortly after takeoff due to a bird strike that compromised safety.
According to the airline, the decision to return was made as a precautionary measure to allow engineers conduct a comprehensive safety assessment of the aircraft.
The incident led to a ripple effect across the airline’s flight network, causing delays and rescheduling of several flights.
Air Peace acknowledged the inconvenience caused and extended apologies to affected passengers, assuring them that efforts were underway to restore normal operations as quickly as possible.
“We sincerely emphasize with our passengers over the inconvenience caused and appeal for your patience and understanding as we work diligently to minimize disruptions.”