By Pathfinder
Monday May 12, 2025
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An Air Peace aircraft has reportedly collided with an antelope while taxiing on the runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja resulting in disruption of the airline’s scheduled flights.
Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Nigerian Civil Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, who confirmed the incident, which happened on Sunday, said that such unexpected events are part of the operational challenges that sometimes lead to flight delays.
Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Achimugu explained, “Monitoring reports yesterday indicated that an Air Peace aircraft ran into a large antelope, decimating the animal and leaving the aircraft on the ground.
“As a result, flights meant to be operated by this aircraft would naturally be disrupted, even though engineers are on the ground to assess and fix the plane. Passengers waiting would naturally be infuriated.”
He added that while the incident was beyond Air Peace’s control, the airline is still responsible for promptly informing passengers, issuing refunds when necessary, and providing care.
He warned that the NCAA would sanction the airline if it failed to meet its obligations.
A source close to Air Peace, while speaking with News360 Nigeria, clarified that the incident happened during landing and was immediately handled in line with aviation procedures.
“It happened upon landing. As an aviation procedure, the aircraft has been checked and fixed. It was not a big issue,” the source noted.
Meanwhile, the NCAA has assured travelers of safety at the Abuja airport and promised to investigate how the animal found its way onto the runway, to prevent a recurrence.
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