Air Peace Evacuation Flight Delayed After Windshield Shatters
An Air Peace flight tasked with evacuating Nigerians from South Africa was delayed after the aircraft's windshield shattered, prompting deployment of a replacement plane.
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An Air Peace flight scheduled to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa was delayed after the aircraft's windshield shattered, according to Premium Times. The incident forced the airline to deploy a replacement aircraft to continue the evacuation mission.
Sources familiar with the operation confirmed the delay, stating the original aircraft could not operate due to the damage. The airline swiftly arranged for another plane to ensure the evacuation proceeded, though no official explanation for the windshield failure was provided.
Despite the setback, another batch of evacuees arrived in Lagos on an Air Peace flight, landing Thursday night at the Cargo section of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Vanguard News reported. The arrival aligns with ongoing efforts to repatriate stranded citizens from South Africa.
Passengers on the delayed flight were eventually transported following the aircraft swap, ensuring continuity in the evacuation process. Air Peace has not issued a public statement on the cause of the windshield damage.
Operations to repatriate Nigerians from South Africa continue, with Air Peace playing a central role in the logistics. The airline has previously operated similar evacuation flights amid regional unrest affecting Nigerian nationals.