Arik Air Engine Failure Damaged 23 Aircraft Components
A Boeing 737-700 operated by Arik Air suffered extensive structural damage following a mid-air engine failure on 11 February 2026. A preliminary report by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) reveals that at least 23 separate components were impacted when the Number 1 engine broke apart during a climb. The aircraft, registered as 5N-MJF, was…