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 Federal Government has apologised to Nigerians over the recent collapse of the national grid…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Oyo East Local Government…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over N248 billion, $105 million, and…
The Presidency says the tax reform bills before the National Assembly are not targeted at…
BUA Foods Plc has announced that its revenue and gross profit increased to N1.07 trillion…
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has approved a new minimum wage of N72,000 for civil…
This website uses cookies.