The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed details of how an Enugu Air aircraft overran the runway at Benin Airport in Edo State on July 23, 2026.
The Enugu Air Flight 4264, registered as 5N-ENR, was travelling from Lagos to Benin when it suffered a runway excursion. All 63 passengers and five crew members on board were safely evacuated.
According to NSIB’s preliminary investigation, Air Traffic Control (ATC) had advised the pilots that the approach to Runway 23 appeared better than Runway 05. However, the flight crew acknowledged the information and proceeded with the RNAV approach to Runway 05.
ATC also informed the crew that the runway was wet before giving the aircraft clearance to land.
The investigation found that weather conditions deteriorated as the aircraft approached the airport, with moderate rainfall and reduced visibility. The aircraft also experienced a tailwind during its final approach and landing.
The crew had earlier reported that the aircraft’s autobrake system was not functioning, meaning that manual braking would be used during landing.
NSIB said the aircraft crossed the Runway 05 threshold at a radio altitude of about 93.5 feet and landed approximately 1,641.5 metres from the runway threshold.
After touchdown, flight data showed increased brake pressure and activation of the ground spoilers. The aircraft eventually ran beyond the runway, struck approach-lighting equipment and collided with two concrete structures belonging to a decommissioned localiser installation.
The impact caused the nose landing gear to break away first, followed by the right and left main landing gear assemblies.
Investigators also identified infrastructure and equipment deficiencies at Benin Airport. The weather information display system used by air traffic controllers was reportedly unserviceable at the time of the incident.
NSIB further disclosed that an unfinished building obstructed the controller’s view of the end of Runway 05, where the aircraft eventually overran the runway.
The bureau noted that the ATC landing clearance informed the crew that the runway was wet but did not include a Runway Condition Report (RCR) or Runway Condition Code (RWYCC).
The investigation is preliminary, and further findings may emerge as NSIB continues its investigation into the incident.
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