The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched an investigation into the runway excursion involving a Boeing 737-400 Cargo aircraft at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja.
Both the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), confirmed the safety of all crew members after a cargo airplane skidded off the runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The aircraft with registration and nationality marks 5N-JRT is operated by Allied Air.
The director of consumer protection and public affairs, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, while confirming the incident, said ” due to an incident at the Abuja airport, passengers may experience some delays, please be patient and orderly.”
FAAN spokesperson, Obiageli Orah, the Authority said , “at 10:05am on December 11, 2024, an Allied Air Cargo aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT skidded off Runway 22 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja with five souls on board with no reported injury.
“They were all safely evacuated and taken to the FAAN clinic for further checks.”
The FAAN further noted that, “we would like to thank the aviation community and the general public for their understanding and patience.
“We also request that all speculation be put on hold until the preliminary report is released by the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB).”
Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Bimbo Oladeji, said the incident occurred at approximately 10:06 AM local time on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
“The aircraft, operating as flight AJK206 from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, skidded off the right side of Runway 22 into the grass verge after landing. No fatalities or injuries to the crew or ground personnel have been reported.
The aircraft sustained significant damage. Emergency response teams were promptly deployed to the scene to ensure the safety of all personnel and secure the site.
The NSIB has initiated an investigation to determine the causal and contributory factors that led to this incident. Our Go Team has been dispatched to the site to conduct an on-site assessment, recover relevant data, and interview involved parties.”
