NSIB Commences Investigation into Cargo Plane That Skidded off Runway at Abuja Airport

Kasim Sumaina in Abuja

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an 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.

The NSIB has initiated an investigation to determine the causal and contributory factors that led to this incident.

Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Mrs Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, in a statement on Wednesday said: “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,” She said.