News

AIB begins investigation into Overland aircraft’s accident at Lagos airport

The Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria (AIB-N) says it has begun preliminary investigation into the accident involving Overland aircraft on its approach at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Wednesday.

The General Manager, Public Affairs, AIB-N, Mr Tunji Oketunbi, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday.

The Star had reported that an Overland Airways aircraft’s engines caught fire before it landed at the international runway (R18R) of Lagos airport.

It was learnt that the airplane made an emergency landing at the airport while the 33 passengers onboard the flight were safely disembarked at the International Wing.

READ ALSO: Lagos-bound Overland aircraft’s engine catches fire mid-air

The incident was confirmed via a statement issued by the airline, noting that no passenger was injured.

However, Oketunbi said AIB had sent its investigators to conduct preliminary investigation into the occurrence.

“The incident involved Overland Airways aircraft ATR42, Registration Marks 5N-BRQ on flight OLA1188 from Ilorin to Lagos.

“Runway 18R, Murtala Muhammed International Airport around 18:40 on June 15, 2022,” he stated.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Troops arrest six illegal miners in Plateau

Troops conducting security operations in Plateau State have arrested six people suspected of engaging in…

41 minutes ago

Presidency challenges Obi to quit 2027 race over Anambra debt claims

The Presidency has challenged the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi,…

47 minutes ago

Another accident occurs on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway amid heavy gridlock

Another road crash has occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, with a multiple-vehicle accident involving three…

58 minutes ago

FG targets 95% NIN coverage by December

The Federal Government is targeting 95 per cent National Identification Number enrolment coverage by December…

2 hours ago

inDrive urges stronger support for Nigeria’s tech talent

inDrive has called for stronger collaboration between employers, investors, policymakers and other stakeholders to create…

3 hours ago

Tinubu’s legal team splits as Atiku’s 2027 suit advances

The legal battle over President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election has…

3 hours ago

This website uses cookies.