Arik Air Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing in Benin After Engine Failure
✍️ By Tobi | February 11, 2026 | 17:37 PM
An Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL has made an emergency landing at Benin Airport after experiencing an engine failure mid-air during a domestic flight in Nigeria.
According to reports, the aircraft was en route from Lagos to Port Harcourt on Wednesday, February 11, when the engine failure occurred, forcing the pilot to divert and make an emergency landing in Benin.
Pictures from the scene later surfaced online, drawing attention to the incident and sparking conversations around aviation safety. Fortunately, the aircraft was able to land safely following the diversion.
As of the time of this report, no casualties have been confirmed, and aviation authorities are expected to investigate the cause of the engine failure in line with standard safety procedures.
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