Arik Air Flight 740
Arik Air Flight 740 was a regularly scheduled domestic passenger flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Port Harcourt International Airport. On February 11, 2026, the Boeing 737-7GL operating this route suffered a uncontained engine failure. The aircraft then made an emergency landing at Benin Airport in Nigeria. All 80 occupants on board survived without any injury.[1]
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| Occurrence | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 11, 2026 |
| Summary | Uncontained engine failure; Under investigation |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Boeing 737-700 |
| Operator | Arik Air |
| IATA flight No. | W3-740 |
| ICAO flight No. | AKA740 |
| Call sign | ARIK AIR 740 |
| Registration | 5N-MJF |
| Flight origin | Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Destination | Port Harcourt International Airport, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Occupants | 80 |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Survivors | 80 |
Accident
The engine suffered a uncontained engine failure. The inlet came off and a shutdown occurred. Both cowlings were torn and the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer was damaged.[1][2] The pilots then diverted the aircraft to Benin City Airport in Benin City, Nigeria. The 737 made a successful emergency landing and came to a stop on the runway shortly after touching down.
See also
References
- ^ a b Ranter, Harro. "Accident Boeing 737-7GL (WL) 5N-MJF, Wednesday 11 February 2026". aviation-safety.net. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ^ Oni, Aderonke (2026-02-11). "PHOTOS: Arik Air Lagos-PH flight diverts to Benin airport after 'loud bang from left engine'". TheCable. Retrieved 2026-02-11.