NSIB Investigates Three Aircrafts Over Runway Mishaps

Within 12 days, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) is currently involved in investigation of causes of three separate incidents over overshot of the runways at different locations (airports) by different aircrafts operating in the country

OPTIMUM TIMES recalled that a Boeing 737 with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-BYQ belonging to Aerocontractors Airlines had runway mishap 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.

Also, November 3 had another incident involving the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu on board Flint Aero with other passengers as the aircraft overshot the runway.

The latest occured Yesterday, which the NSIB said it has been notified about an incident involving a Bombardier CRJ-900LR aircraft with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-BXR belonging to Valuejet Airlines which occurred around 3:32pm (Local Time) on 14th November, 2023.

According to Odaudu, “The Bureau has commenced the process of unravelling the immediate and remote causes of the incidence, with our Investigators already at the scene.

“The aircraft, with 62 passengers and 5 crew upon landing at the Port Harcourt International Airport from Lagos overshot the runway at runway 03.

“There was no injury or fatality, as all the passengers and crew members were safely evacuated.and no damage to the aircraft was reported.

“The Bureau appeals to the public and the media to avoid speculations about the likely causes, while also respecting the privacy of those on board.

“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.

“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.”