Moment Plane Crash Lands in Abuja…see why

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The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, has been temporarily shut following a runway incursion involving an Aerocontractors aircraft.

 

It was gathered from reports that, the Lagos-Abuja flight operated by Aerocontractors landed at the Airport as it was taxiing on Runway A4 when its nose wheel got stuck to the ground.

 

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Notably, no fatality or injury as passengers were safely disembarked from the aircraft while efforts are currently being made to remove the aircraft from the runway.

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) also commenced investigation into the serious incident after it was notified.

 

However, the aircraft involved in the serious incident was a Boeing 733 with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-BYQ which occurred around 10:47am (Local Time) on 12th November, 2023.

 

NSIB Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Dr. James Odaudu, also confirmed the incident Hear him, “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.

 

“Consequently, the runway was closed pending the towing of the aircraft from the runway.There was no injury or fatality.

 

“The NSIB, hereby, solicits information from the general public in form of pictures, video or recording evidences to assist in conducting a comprehensive investigation.”

 

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