The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced 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 (NAIA), 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,” a statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance of the Bureau, Mrs. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji reads in part.
Mrs. Oladeji stated that the aircraft sustained significant damage, noting that 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. Our Go Team has been dispatched to the site to conduct an on-site assessment, recover relevant data, and interview involved parties,” she added.
Oladeji also assured that further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
The NSIB is a multimodal transport agency charged with the mandate of promoting transport safety and conducting objective, comprehensive, and accurate investigations into transport accidents and incidents in Nigeria.
Its aim is to identify probable causes and advocate for safety improvements based on findings.
