The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has revealed that at least 23 components of the aircraft sustained damage following an abnormal engine event mid-flight.
This was contained in a preliminary report on the incident involving a Boeing 737-700 operated by Arik Air, made available Online by the Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistant of the bureau, Mrs Funke Arowojobe, on Friday.
The affected aircraft, with nationality and registration marks 5N-MJF, was operating a scheduled passenger flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Obafemi Jeremiah Awolowo International Airport on February 11, 2026, when the incident occurred.
Photos of the incidents sighted by our correspondent showed serious impacts on the plane.