Lagos-Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS/DNMM) → Port Harcourt Airport (PHC/DNPO)
Flight / Schedule
Lagos-Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS/DNMM) → Port Harcourt Airport (PHC/DNPO)
Aircraft
Boeing 737-7GL (WL)Registration
5N-MJF
MSN
34762/2427
Year of Manufacture
2007
Operator
Arik AirDate
February 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
En route
Crash Site
Substantial
Crash Location
SW of Benin City -
Region
Africa • Nigeria
Coordinates
6.0437°, 4.4983°
Narrative Report
On February 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM, Lagos-Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS/DNMM) → Port Harcourt Airport (PHC/DNPO) experienced a crash involving Boeing 737-7GL (WL), operated by Arik Air, with the event recorded near SW of Benin City -.
The flight was categorized as passenger - scheduled and the reported phase was en route at a substantial crash site.
0 fatalities were recorded, 80 survivors were identified or estimated.
other fatalities: 0.
Arik Air flight WP740 from Lagos to Port Harcourt, operated by a Boeing 737-700, 5N-MJF, suffered a number 1 engine failure while en route. The crew diverted to Benin City (BNI), where a safe landing was carried out. Photos from the scene show the engine inlet is missing and both cowlings are badly torn. One fan blades appears to be missing (suggesting a Fan Blade Off [FBO] event), with other fan blades damaged. Additionally, damage was observed on the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer. ADS-B data indicated that WP740 took off from Lagos (LOS) at 06:24 UTC (07:24 LT). At 07:38 LT, having climbed through FL270, the aircraft began to descend and subsequently diverted to BNI, where it landed at 08:05 LT.
Aircraft reference details include registration 5N-MJF, MSN 34762/2427, year of manufacture 2007.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 6.0437°, 4.4983°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Arik Air flight WP740 from Lagos to Port Harcourt, operated by a Boeing 737-700, 5N-MJF, suffered a number 1 engine failure while en route. The crew diverted to Benin City (BNI), where a safe landing was carried out. Photos from the scene show the engine inlet is missing and both cowlings are badly torn. One fan blades appears to be missing (suggesting a Fan Blade Off [FBO] event), with other fan blades damaged. Additionally, damage was observed on the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer. ADS-B data indicated that WP740 took off from Lagos (LOS) at 06:24 UTC (07:24 LT). At 07:38 LT, having climbed through FL270, the aircraft began to descend and subsequently diverted to BNI, where it landed at 08:05 LT.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
80
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Lagos-Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS/DNMM) → Port Harcourt Airport (PHC/DNPO)
Operator
Arik AirFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
En route
Crash Site
Substantial
Region / Country
Africa • Nigeria
Aircraft Details
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