Created Wednesday, Feb 9th 2022 15:46Z, last updated Wednesday, Feb 9th 2022 15:46Z
A Smartlynx Airlines Malta Airbus A320-200 on behalf of Air Peace, registration 9H-SLJ performing flight
P4-7172 from Abuja to Benin (Nigeria), was on approach to Benin City when the aircraft sustained a bird strike affecting one of the engines (CFM56). The aircraft continued for a safe landing in Benin City.
The aircraft was unable to continue its schedule, a replacement Embraer ERJ-195-E2 registration 5N-BYF positioned to Benin and performed the onward flight P4-7173 to Lagos (Nigeria) with a delay of about 7 hours.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Benin about 23 hours after landing.
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