An air disaster was averted on Thursday evening, when Arik plane conveying about 42 passengers to Abuja made an emergency landing at Benin airport.
A passenger on the flight said the plane which was coming from Warri en route abuja, had a bad engine mid air, compelling the pilot to land in Benin.
He stated further that passengers were evacuated and checked into various hotels in Benin, where they spent the night.