Mohammed Shosanya
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has begun an investigation into the runway excursion involving a Boeing 737-400 (Cargo) aircraft with registration and nationality marks 5N-JRT, operated by Allied Air on Wednesday in Abuja.
The incident occurred at 10:06 AM local time at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The aircraft, operating as flight AJK206 from Murtala Mohammed 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,in a statement said,it has initiated an investigation to determine the causal and contributory factors that led to this incident.
The agency said its Go Team has been dispatched to the site to conduct an on-site assessment, recover relevant data, and interview involved parties.
According to Mrs Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, the investigation will help to identify probable causes and advocate for safety improvements based on findings.
“Our aim is to identify probable causes and advocate for safety improvements based on our findings.For further enquiries or media requests, please contact NSIB through info@nsib.gov.ng and NSIB_Nigeria on its social media platforms. The Bureau can also be reached on its emergency line +234-807-709-0909.”
