A commercial passenger flight operated by Arik Air made an emergency landing in southern Nigeria after one of its engines exploded, causing severe damage, according to officials and safety reports.
Midair explosion, shredded jet engine, terrified passengers: Dramatic mid-air scare caught on camera
The Arik Air flight, a Boeing 737-7GL operating as W3 740, had departed from Lagos for Port Harcourt with 80 passengers on board when its left engine malfunctioned shortly after take-off.
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Shocking footage captures plane flying with shredded engine after midair explosion
An Arik Air Boeing 737 suffered a midair engine explosion during a flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt, forcing an emergency diversion to Benin.
The Boeing 737-7GL, with 80 passengers onboard, saw its left engine blow shortly after taking off.
Shocking footage has recently emerged showing an Arik Air passenger jet struggling to remain stable after one of its engines ...
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