The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has begun an investigation into a runway excursion involving an Allied Air Boeing 737-400 (Cargo) aircraft with registration 5N-JRT.
According to a statement by the Bureau’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, 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, veered off the right side of Runway 22 after landing, coming to rest on the grass verge. No fatalities or injuries were reported among the crew or ground personnel. However, the aircraft sustained significant damage.
Emergency Response and Investigation Underway
Emergency response teams were immediately deployed to the scene to secure the site and ensure safety. The NSIB has since dispatched a team to conduct an on-site assessment, recover flight data, and interview involved parties.
Mrs. Oladeji stated that the investigation aims to identify the causal and contributory factors behind the incident. The Bureau assured the public that findings from the probe will inform measures to prevent future occurrences.
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