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| Date: | Wednesday 16 April 2008 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-33V |
| Owner/operator: | Virgin Nigeria |
| Registration: | 5N-VND |
| MSN: | 29337/3113 |
| Engine model: | CFMI CFM56-3 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 172 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Location: | Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC/DNPO) -
 Nigeria
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Lagos-Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS/DNMM) |
| Douala Airport (DLA/FKKD) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Virgin Nigeria flight VK823, a Boeing 737-300, overran the runway at Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) after diverting there with a hydraulics issue.
The aircraft was en route from Lagos to Douala at the time. Three passengers suffered injuries.
Sources:
Nigeria NCAA
https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/06/28/examining-the-runway-incidents-at-ph-airport/
https://allafrica.com/stories/200804180018.html
https://allafrica.com/stories/200804170219.html
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/6398812 (Photo)
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Feb-2025 20:27 | Justanormalperson | Added |
| 12-Feb-2025 20:29 | ASN | Updated [Location, Source, Narrative, ] |
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