One of the passengers reportedly aboard the Enugu Air aircraft involved in Thursday’s crash-landing at Benin Airport has shared a harrowing account of the incident, describing it as a moment that made him reflect on how close he came to losing his life.
In a post shared after the incident, the passenger said he had only seen plane crashes in movies and on social media until he experienced one firsthand.
According to his account, the aircraft encountered heavy rainfall as it approached Benin Airport, with poor visibility making the landing difficult. He claimed the pilot circled in an attempt to find a safe approach before the aircraft reportedly lost control and veered into nearby bushland during the landing.
The passenger also alleged that several people sustained injuries in the incident, while attributing the absence of a post-crash fire to the heavy rainfall. He said he escaped without any injuries and expressed gratitude for surviving the ordeal.
Authorities have yet to release an official statement confirming the passenger’s account or the exact circumstances surrounding the crash-landing. Investigations into the incident are expected to determine the cause and extent of the damage.
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