The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says it has has commenced investigation a “serious incident involving a Boeing 737” at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Sunday morning.
OPTIMUM TIMES reports that almost two weeks ago, a similar incident involving Flint Aero with Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, about 10 passengers and three crew members, occured in Ibadan Airport at night. NSIB also said it investigating the incident.
In the latest incident, the NSIB said it has commenced investigation into a serious incident involving a Boeing 737 with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-BYQ belonging to Aerocontractors Airlines, which occurred around 10:47am (Local Time) on 12th November, 2023.
Dr. James Odaudu, NSIB Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, recalled that the aircraft upon landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja from Lagos and in a bid to exit the runway via A4 had its nose wheel stuck in the grass verge with its fuselage on the runway.
According to him, “Consequently, the runway was closed pending the towing of the aircraft from the runway.There was no injury or fatality.
“The NSIB, hereby, solicits information from the general public in form of pictures, video or recording evidences to assist in conducting a comprehensive investigation.
“The Bureau can be reached through info@aib.gov.ng and NSIB_Nigeria on its social media platforms. The Bureau can also be reached on its emergency line +234-807-709-0909.
“The NSIB will appreciate that the general public and press respect the privacy of the people on board and NOT assume the cause of the serious incident until formal report is released.
“The NSIB is a multimodal investigation agency charged with the mandate to investigate transportation accidents and serious incidents in Nigeria with the aim of identifying the probable causes and proffer safety recommendations that can prevent reoccurrence.”
Odaudu assured however, that the Bureau would release the preliminary report as soon as possible.
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