Caption:The ill-fated aircraft
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has launched an investigation into the runway excursion involving a Boeing 737-400 cargo aircraft with registration and nationality marks 5N-JRT, operated by Allied Air.
According to NSIB, the incident occurred at approximately 10:06 am on Wednesday at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Mrs Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, revealed that 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.
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“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.
“Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available,” Oladeji stated.
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