Breaking: Abuja Airport Shut Down Operations Completely Due To Aircraft Runway Incident (Details)

Breaking: Abuja Airport Shut Down Operations Completely Due To Aircraft Runway Incident (Details)....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Services at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja came to an abrupt halt on Sunday due to a runway incursion involving an Aerocontractors plane. According to reports obtained by BUSHRADIO, the plane, which was on a Lagos-Abuja flight, landed and was taxiing on Runway A4 when its nose wheel became stuck on the ground…CONTINUE READING

Fortunately, no passengers were injured as they were safely disembarked from the plane while efforts were underway to remove the aircraft from the runway.

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched an investigation into this significant incident following notification.

The aircraft involved in the incident was a Boeing 733 with the registration marks 5N-BYQ, and the occurrence took place at approximately 10:47 am (Local Time) on November 12, 2023.

Dr. James Odaudu, the NSIB Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, confirmed the incident, stating, “Upon landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, from Lagos, and in an attempt to exit the runway via A4, the aircraft had its nose wheel stuck in the grass verge with its fuselage on the runway.

“As a result, the runway was closed pending the towing of the aircraft from the runway. Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities.

“The NSIB now seeks information from the general public in the form of pictures, videos, or any recording evidence to aid in conducting a comprehensive investigation.”