VIDEO: Passengers hear explosion, plane engine loses part and pilot makes emergency landing in Nigeria

The occupants of an Arik Air flight were shocked this Wednesday (11), in Nigeria, when a strong explosion was heard on the left side of the aircraft. See the video below. Initial plugin text ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp The external part of one of the engines of the Boeing 737-700 that was flying W3 740, between Lagos and Port Harcourt, came loose and left the internal part of the equipment exposed. According to a statement from the company, the incident occurred during the descent procedure to the destination airport. “As a preventive measure, the crew had to carry out a security diversion to Benin airport,” the company said. “There were no injuries among passengers or crew, and all 80 passengers disembarked safely.” Arik Air did not say how many crew members were on board the 737. The reason for the diversion to Benin International Airport was also not made clear, although it is possible that the pilots opted for a location with more technical infrastructure and emergency response. READ ALSO Plane with 55 people leaves the runway and stops at sea after emergency landing in Somalia Arik Air Boeing 737 engine loses fairing mid-flight in Nigeria Reproduction/Social media VIDEOS: most watched on g1

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