The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced investigation into a serious incident involving a Boeing 733 with nationality and registration 5N-BYQ belonging to Aerocontractors Airlines, which occurred around 10:47am today, 12th November, 2023.
This is just as the airline has expressed that it is cooperating with both the NSIB and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in the investigation process.
The NSIB while seeking relevant information from the general public to assist in the investigation, warned that nobody should assume the cause of the incident until it comes out with its report.
“The aircraft upon landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja from Lagos and in a bid to exit the runway via A4 had its nose wheel stuck in the grass verge with its fuselage on the runway.
“Consequently, the runway was closed pending the towing of the aircraft from the runway.
“There was no injury or fatality. The NSIB, hereby, solicits information from the general public in form of pictures, video or recording evidences to assist in conducting a comprehensive investigation.
“The Bureau can be reached through info@aib.gov.ng and NSIB_Nigeria on its social media platforms. The Bureau can also be reached on its emergency line +234-807-709-0909.
“The NSIB will appreciate that the general public and press respect the privacy of the people on board and NOT assume the cause of the serious incident until formal report is released.
“The Bureau will release the preliminary report as soon as possible,” it said in a statement.
However, Aero Contractors has tendered its apologies to its customers and all airport users for inconveniences hinged on the incident.
It added that the aircraft has already been towed out of the runway.