Aircraft operated by Enugu Air, an Embraer ERJ-170LR jet aged 17.6 years, was declared a total loss after suffering catastrophic damage during a runway excursion at Benin Airport on July 23, 2026.The incident occurred in poor weather conditions, causing the plane to overrun the runway.The impact forced both landing gears upward through the wings, leading to detachment from the fuselage and making repairs economically unfeasible.Despite the severe damage, all 68 passengers and crew safely evacuated the aircraft with no injuries reported.The jet, registered as 5N-ENR, had a long operational history, including service with Egyptair Express and later Enugu Air.The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority confirmed it was a runway excursion, not a crash, citing adverse weather as the cause.Investigations by the NSIB are ongoing, while Enugu Air has adjusted flight schedules temporarily.The aircraft's retirement marks the end of its 17.6-year career.