Air passengers escape death!

Dana flight 9J0363 from Abuja to Port Harcourt escaped disaster as the aircraft skidded off the run way upon landing. No casualty was recorded as Passengers were evacuated by Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria officials. Strong wind and stormy weather was stated to be the cause.

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