Posted by Sade Williams
The Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria (AIB-N), said it has been notified of and has commenced investigation into a serious incident involving a Boeing 737-500 with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-SYS belonging to Azman Air, which occurred around 5:55pm (Local Time) on February 16, 2021.
The aircraft, with 49 passengers and 6 crew members onboard, was en-route Lagos from Abuja when it had burst tyres on landing on Runway 18R of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
There was no injury or fatality.
The incident led the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to temporarily shut the airport for few hours on Tuesday night as the aircraft blocked the runway.
“As the investigating agency, AIB needs and hereby solicits for the assistance of the passengers and members of the public. We want the public to know that we would be amenable to receiving any video clip, relevant evidence or information on the serious incident that can assist us with this investigation”.
“Kindly contact us on our official communication channels: Mobile App: AIB-N
Website: www.aib.gov.ng
Twitter: @aibnigeria
Instagram: @AIB_Nigeria
Facebook: AIB Nigeria
Email: Commissioner@aib.gov.ng
SMS/WhatsApp: +234807 709 0900, 0807 709 0928″, a statement signed by AIB spokesperson, Tunji Oketunmbi, said.
The Bureau said it will soon release the preliminary report or update the public where necessary.
