VNA Press release

 

16 April 08

VIRGIN NIGERIA’S STATEMENT ON FLIGHT VK 823

Lagos, Nigeria: Virgin Nigeria’s flight VK 823 from Lagos to Douala, today made a precautionary landing at the PHC International airport.

The decision to make a precautionary landing was a safety decision taken by the Pilot based on a warning indication from the rear cargo hold of the B737 aircraft.

All passengers and crew were safely evacuated and have been accommodated in hotels in Port-Harcourt .Alternative arrangements are being made for the affected passengers to continue their onward journey.

Virgin Nigeria is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our Passengers and Crew at all times


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Virgin Nigeria Airways Limited