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An Air Peace Airbus A320 was damaged at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (MMA1) in Lagos after a baggage conveyor-belt vehicle operated by the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) collided with one of the aircraft’s engines.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the airline said the impact caused significant damage to the engine and rendered the aircraft unserviceable.
Air Peace said the incident occurred on Tuesday shortly after Flight P47427 from Kano landed safely and passengers had disembarked.
The affected aircraft had been scheduled to operate several flights across the airline’s domestic network in the coming days.
The airline said some flights would be delayed, while others might be cancelled, as it rearranges its fleet to minimise the operational impact.
Air Peace apologised to passengers whose travel plans may be affected, assuring them that its operations and customer service teams were working to minimise inconvenience by providing alternative travel arrangements where possible.
“At Air Peace, the safety of our passengers, crew, and equipment remains our highest priority. We are working closely with the relevant ground handling company and aviation authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and prevent a recurrence,” the airline said.
“We appreciate the patience, understanding, and continued support of our valued customers as we diligently manage the operational challenges arising from this incident.”
