Aero flight skids off runway with passengers, causes commotion at Abuja airport
On Sunday morning, an Aero Contractors Airline flight skidded off the runway on arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, from Lagos, causing panic in the airport.
Though there were no injuries and fatalities recorded in the incident, the runway was closed “pending the towing of the aircraft from the runway.”
The spokesperson for the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, James Odaudu, confirmed the incident involving a “Boeing 733 with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-BYQ” belonging to the airline in a statement on Sunday.
“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,” Mr Odaudu said.
He added, “The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has been notified and has commenced investigation into a serious incident involving a Boeing 733 with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-BYQ belonging to Aero Contractors Airlines, which occurred around 10:47 a.m. (Local Time) on 12th November 2023.”
The NISB also urged the public to provide video, photos and other relevant evidence to assist its investigation.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
World
I already ordered U.S. forces to destroy Iran if I’m assassinated: TrumpÂ
Mr Trump’s statement followed Israel’s intelligence revealing Iran’s plot to assassinate the American president.
Heading 2
One dies, seven injured as Gombe assembly complex collapses
Mr Danladi quoted Mr Yahaya as saying appropriate measures would be taken in line with the outcome of the investigation and applicable standards.
Lagos
Accord to appeal Lagos high court ruling backing LASIEC’s mandatory nomination forms for parties
The Accord chairman expressed disappointment with the judgment.
Heading 5
ACF hails 19 northern governors for creating regional security trust fund Â
The chairman urged northern governors to sustain the political will behind the initiative
Heading 1
Canadian authorities charged two men for defrauding international students $126,000; hunt fleeing suspectÂ
CBSA officers executed search warrants at the suspects’ homes and businesses, where electronic devices containing the evidence of their fraudulent activities were recovered.
Hot news Home top
Spain beat Belgium 2-1, face France in World Cup semi-finals Tuesday
The European champions move on to the semi-finals against back-to-back finalists France on Tuesday at Dallas Stadium.
