FAAN: Crew of Cargo Plane Which Skidded off Runway Safely Evacuated

Kasim Sumaina in Abuja

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said the Allied Air Cargo aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT which skidded off Runway 22 on Wednesday at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, in Abuja (NAIA) with five members of crew on board had no reported injury.

It stated that the crew had all safely evacuated and taken to the FAAN clinic for further checks.

Director, Public Affairs & Consumer Protection (FAAN), Mrs. Obiageli Orah, added that the Airport Emergency response team is at the scene along with accident investigators.

She said: “The runway is being cleared and is expected to reopen for operations as soon as possible.

“We would like to thank the aviation community and the general public for their understanding and patience.

“We also request that all speculation be put on hold until the preliminary report is released by the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB).”