By Sade Williams
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced investigation into the runway excursion involving a Boeing 737-400 (Cargo) aircraft with registration and nationality marks 5N-JRT, operated by Allied Air.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:06 AM local time on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 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”, a statement by Mrs Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, Director, Public Affairs and family assistance said.
It said 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.”, it added.
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had disclosed that an Allied Air Cargo aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT skidded off Runway 22 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
A statement by the spokesperson of FAAN, Mrs obiageli orah, said the Airport Emergency response team arrive the scene along with accident investigators.
Five persons on board were safely evacuated with no reported injury and taken to the FAAN clinic for further checks.
She said the runway is being cleared and is expected to reopen for operations as soon as possible.
She requested that all speculation be put on hold until the preliminary report is released by the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB).
